I’m proud to release a new web video this week highlighting support from veterans across the state. Their commitment to this country and Arizona is exceptional, and I am honored and extremely humbled to receive their endorsement. These brave men and women have fought for our country and deserve our support always, but now they need it more than ever … Read More

Friends, As a mother, a past School Board President and a Scottsdale resident for over 25 years, I understand the direct relationship between a strong education system and a healthy economy. My campaign’s focus on these issues has earned me the endorsement of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. It is a great honor to be the only non-incumbent recognized by … Read More

Friends, My campaign received a big endorsement today from former Governor Jane Dee Hull. Arizona has a history of strong, female leaders and Governor Hull was there at the beginning of that legacy. She rose through the ranks in the House of Representatives becoming the first female Speaker of the House, served as Secretary of State and became the first … Read More

Friend,   I’m pleased to announce Councilwoman Virginia Korte has endorsed my campaign for Scottsdale City Council:    “I’ve had the honor of knowing and working with Jennifer Petersen for many years.  We became acquainted, and then became friends, during her service on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board. Jennifer is an outstanding leader, always putting the needs of … Read More

I’m pleased to say my final vote as a State Senator was to create a new agency that will protect our most vulnerable citizens – our children. The Senate unanimously passed a bill creating a stand-alone, cabinet agency whose core purpose is the protection and safety of our children. This is an historic moment for our state. The Department of … Read More

Friend, As you may have seen on the news last week, hundreds of illegal immigrants – mostly women and children – were flown from Texas to Arizona and inhumanely left at Greyhound bus stations in Phoenix and Tucson because of a lack of federal immigration resources in Texas. It was another snapshot of all that’s wrong with immigration policy under … Read More

Friend, I’m emailing you today to let you know about my good friend Mary Hamway who is running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 28. I have known Mary for over 10 years, and believe she has the leadership and problem solving skills needed to tackle the tough issues facing our state. I have seen Mary’s leadership skills … Read More

‘ Signature Count is More Than Twice The Number Required By Law Republican candidate for State Treasurer Hugh Hallman yesterday filed more than 11,600 signatures with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office to officially qualify for the ballot. Hallman filed more than twice the number of signatures required by state law — from every county in Arizona — making him the … Read More

Friend, Time flies. It seems like yesterday we were talking about what we could do to bring the change we need to Phoenix. For the last 28 months, we’ve been creating change – together. – We’ve passed Arizona’s most sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance. – Expanded access to health care to thousands more of our kids. – Put anti-homelessness efforts at the … Read More

Friends, Thanks to all the friends and supporters who have contributed to my campaign! Wednesday night’s fundraiser was truly ‘like no other’. You could feel the energy and excitement as my campaign for Secretary of State continues to grow. We had food trucks featuring locally owned restaurants, live music from Arizona’s own School of Rock and most importantly over 100 … Read More