Following are the remarks by Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano, speaking at the LD18 Democrats‘ meeting on March 26, 2024. I think we can all agree that the future of our state and our country is in jeopardy. We’re seeing election denialism, extremism, and discrimination being normalized by the Republican Party on a daily basis. It’s … Read more
Dive into the heart of civic engagement with LD18’s exceptional team of letter-to-the-editor writers. Our contributions of commonsense Democratic opinions are a staple in the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com. This space is a testament to our shared values and the power of our collective voice. Your ongoing participation and thoughtful letters are the driving … Read more
Many thanks to LD18’s volunteer Video Editor and Producer, Charles Wantman. Peggy Turk-Boyer and Cristina Soto-Weibel are both elected precinct committee people and dedicated organizers in the Sabino Territory of LD18. Not only are they friends, but they also team up with the Latino Democrats of Tucson. “As I was retiring, we just found each … Read more
by Michael Bryan Two things are certain in Arizona politics: The AZGOP is now the radical MAGA party, which is clearly intent on coming after Arizona’s citizens’ right to control their own reproduction and health care — including the right to access contraception. State Senator Sundareshan (D-LD18) and a Co-Chair of the ADLCC is a brilliant … Read more
Political strategist Rachel Bitecofer pointed out what Americans can expect from a second Trump regime, as outlined in Project 2025: Democrats have to point out the extremist politics of the Republican Party, said Bitecofer, author of the new book Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game. … Read more
“Democrats keep overperforming in elections. Republicans keep underperforming and struggling. We even saw this in Iowa. Despite Trump’s victory, turnout there was abysmal,” says political strategist Steven Rosenberg. “Only 7 percent of all registered Republicans voted for Donald Trump in Iowa. It’s a terrible number. And so, when Democrats actually go vote, we just keep … Read more
A total of 86 people attended the second annual Winter Blast Party on January 13, 2024. Big thanks to volunteers and donors Mary Ganapol, Ricky Sage, Virgina West, her mother, Michael Bryan, Lance Ussery and many others. We welcomed all the youth activists from AZ Divest, the Arizona Youth Climate Coalition and the Keep AZ … Read more
Schedule some fun in your life! Get together with fellow Dems and mingle with our All-Star elected Democrats at LD18’s second annual Winter Blast Party. We have the most awesome candidates and officeholders in all of Arizona — and they want to meet you — to ensure that 2024 will bring a blue wave! Win your chance … Read more
By Nancy Gutierrez, Arizona Representative, (D-LD18), Nancyforaz.com. Click here to sign her online nomination petition.➠Abortion is just the first step in the process of taking away more of our rights to decide what we do with our own bodies. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion should be codified in our Arizona Constitution and the United States Constitution. … Read more
LD18’s awesome team of 20+ successful letter-to-the-editor writers continues to fill the Arizona Daily Star with commonsense Democratic opinions. Keep them coming, my friends! The Power of the Pen Looking to actively participate in democratic processes? Writing Letters to the Editor is a powerful way to influence policy discussions. It’s also a satisfying way to … Read more