Additional returns from Cochise and Pima counties today bolster Giffords’ margin over Kelly to 3,055 votes.
Giffords has led since polls closed on Tuesday. As of Wednesday night, Giffords’ lead was 2,349 votes. The majority of uncounted ballots remaining are from Pima County, where Giffords’ has led overall.
The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS) Local 7077 has endorsed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. In his endorsement letter, AZCOPS President Larry Lopez praised Gabrielle’s “support for public safety officers and willingness to listen to [their] concerns.”
AZCOPS is Arizona’s largest association of public safety officers, with more than 8,000 members from 95 local police and sheriffs affiliates. As the “voice for officers in their hometowns,” the Association’s mission is to ensure officers have the tools they need to keep Arizona’s communities safe.
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Outpouring of support from across Arizona shows enthusiasm for Giffords’ work standing up for Southern Arizona and fighting for border security, local solar energy jobs and our servicemembers and veterans.
Today Giffords for Congress will report nearly $600,000 raised in the second quarter of 2010 and more than $2.2 million cash on hand, the results of an impressive grassroots fundraising effort that includes more than 3,200 Arizonans so far this cycle.
The report, which will be filed today with the FEC, is the latest demonstration of Southern Arizona’s strong and growing support for Gabrielle’s work. In May, Gabrielle’s grassroots signature collection effort set a record for the most petition signatures collected by a congressional campaign in Arizona history.
Our top signature gatherers, Ross Hazlett, of Catalina; David Hosea, of Green Valley; and Roger Salzgeber, of Tucson.
Energized, effective volunteer team led a district-wide grassroots effort that netted the most signatures ever collected by a congressional candidate in Arizona.
Today, Giffords for Congress turned in a record-breaking 13,194 petition signatures to qualify Gabrielle Giffords for the ballot, demonstrating how Gabrielle’s work sending National Guard troops to the border, creating solar jobs in Southern Arizona and cutting middle class taxes is energizing voters more than ever.
Dr. Weil and other respected caregivers say congresswoman is the right choice for District 8
Giffords for Congress today announced support for Gabrielle Giffords from respected leaders of the Southern Arizona medical community.
Among the 20 caregivers and health care professionals announcing their support today are Dr. Ron Fischler, president of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Tucson Medical Center CEO Judy Rich; Arizona Hospital Association CEO John Rivers and acclaimed health and wellness leader Dr. Andrew Weil.
“These caregivers, researchers and other industry leaders understand that Gabrielle is a true champion for the health and well-being of Southern Arizona,” said Giffords for Congress campaign Chair Michael McNulty. “From supporting cutting edge research to making sure our community health centers have the resources they need to care for the most vulnerable in our community, Gabrielle fights for those individuals and organizations who keep our community healthy.”
“It is an honor to receive the support of these doctors, nurses, administrators and academics who have dedicated their lives to keeping Southern Arizona healthy and safe,” said Gabrielle Giffords. “As a small business owner and now as a public official, I always have fought to make quality health care accessible to my employees and constituents. I was proud to take that commitment one step further when I voted in March to improve the healthcare of 447,000 individuals in my district as well as provide 13,400 small businesses in my district with tax credits to help them insure their employees.”
Acclaimed health and wellness expert Dr. Andrew Weil lauded Giffords’ commitment to the Southern Arizona community. “Gabrielle is a tireless advocate for the health of Southern Arizona and its residents. From her support of renewable energy to ensuring all Arizonans have access to the health care they need, she is a powerful force shaping the future quality of life of our community. I appreciate her courage to cast aside politics and pundits and do what she knows is in the best interest of her district. Arizona needs leaders like Gabrielle and I am proud to support her re-election.”
Veterans say congresswoman works tirelessly for Arizona’s military community
“Gabrielle is the most sincere, loyal person to veterans’ issues I’ve ever known. She works tirelessly to make a better life for veterans. She is the best friend veterans have ever had in Arizona.” – U.S. Air Force Retired Master Sergeant Bob Berry
Giffords for Congress today announced that leading Southern Arizona veterans have committed their support to Gabrielle Giffords.
Among the 10 Arizona veterans endorsing the congresswoman today are Sierra Vista Mayor Robert Strain, Arizona Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Joe Reagan and retired General John Wickham, who served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.
“These veterans are true patriots,” said Michael McNulty, chairman of Giffords for Congress. “While they have held a wide variety of roles in their service to our country, they all share a great regard for Gabrielle’s tireless and effective work on behalf of our men and women in uniform, their families and Arizona’s veterans and military facilities.
Broad support for Southern Arizona’s congresswoman in upcoming financial disclosure report
TUCSON – Giffords for Congress today announced that it will show over $1.95 million on hand in the first quarter 2010 federal campaign finance report.
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