PAC Unveils Powerful Endorsements Boosting Small Business Voices

By Daniel Stefanski |

In a significant political move, the National Federation for Independent Business Arizona PAC has endorsed 51 Republican candidates running for the state legislature. This endorsement reflects their commitment to supporting small businesses ahead of the upcoming General Election in November.

Chad Heinrich, the NFIB State Director, highlighted the importance of locally-owned businesses in Arizona’s economy. “They create good-paying jobs and foster thriving communities,” he stated. He also pointed out that recent surveys indicate inflation and healthcare costs are significantly impacting small business owners. According to Heinrich, the endorsed candidates understand these challenges and advocate for policies that facilitate better business conditions in Arizona.

“On behalf of our small business owner members, I’m proud to announce these endorsements for the 2024 general election,” Heinrich added, urging Arizonans to support these candidates.

Among the individuals endorsed is Senator J.D. Mesnard, who emphasized his alignment with small business principles. He remarked, “I’m honored to be recognized by NFIB as a Guardian of Small Business. My colleagues and I hold ourselves accountable to our voting record on small business issues.” He believes that government should adhere to responsible financial practices similar to those of individual families—spending wisely, avoiding debt, and saving for the future.

The full list of endorsed candidates includes:

Senate:
District 01: Mark Finchem
District 02: Shawnna Bolick
District 03: John Kavanagh
District 04: Carine Werner
District 07: Wendy Rogers
District 10: David Farnsworth
District 13: J.D. Mesnard
District 14: Warren Petersen
District 15: Jake Hoffman
District 16: T.J. Shope
District 17: Vince Leach
District 19: David Gowan
District 25: Tim Dunn
District 27: Kevin Payne
District 28: Frank Carroll
District 29: Janae Shamp

House:
District 01: Selina Bliss, Quang Nguyen
District 02: Ari Bradshaw, Justin Wilmeth
District 03: Joseph Chaplik, Alexander Kolodin
District 04: Pamela Carter, Matt Gress
District 07: Walt Blackman, David Marshall
District 09: Kylie Barber
District 10: Justin Olson
District 13: Jeff Weninger, Julie Willoughby
District 14: Laurin Hendrix, Khyl Powell
District 15: Neal Carter, Michael Way
District 16: Chris Lopez, Teresa Martinez
District 17: Rachel Jones, Cory McGarr
District 19: Lupe Diaz, Gail Griffin
District 23: Michele Peña
District 25: Michael Carbone, Nick Kupper
District 27: Lisa Fink, Tony Rivero
District 28: Beverly Pingerelli, David Livingston
District 29: Steve Montenegro, James Taylor
District 30: Leo Biasiucci, John Gillette

Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.