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Thank you and Goodbye
I’ve made the tough decision to move on from the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP). If you couldn’t tell, MCDP has always made me smile. I love the work we do and the people I have the opportunity to work with daily. Our team - staff, board, LD Chairs, donors,...
MCDP Reacts To AZ Senate GOP Election Audit Hire
PHOENIX - Five weeks after gaining access to more than 2.1M ballots and five months after the 2020 general election, the Arizona Senate Republicans finally announced the four firms they’ve contracted to conduct their election audit. Instead of working to dispel...
Women’s History Month: Janet Napolitano and Carolyn Warner
This week, to close out Women’s History Month, we honor two Arizona trailblazers who made history in state-level leadership. Janet Napolitano Source: wsb.com Firsts mark Janet Napolitano’s career in public service. She was the first woman to serve as Arizona’s...
MCDP Applauds 2021 Dream & Promise Act Approval
PHOENIX - On Thursday, the United States House of Representatives approved The Dream & Promise Act of 2021, paving the way for the legalization of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. The Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP)...
Women’s History Month: Marie Lopez Rogers and Anna Tovar
This week we honor two west valley women who made and continue to make history as Latina elected officials at the state and local levels. Maria Lopez Rogers From humble roots, to community activist, to civic leader Marie Lopez Rogers is an Arizona native, born to...
MCDP Denounces Anti-Asian violence
PHOENIX - On Tuesday, eight people died in a horrific shooting across three metro Atlanta massage parlors. While this attack's motive is not clear, this incident sheds light on the recent trend of hate-crimes against our Asian-American neighbors. Pinny Sheoran of the...
Women’s History Month: Arlene Chin and Berdetta Hodge
This week we honor two Tempe women who both made history as elected and appointed officials and continue to advance their causes through providing access to and equity in public education. Arlene Chin Arlene Chin was the first Asian American to serve on the Tempe...
Maricopa County Democrats Applaud COVID-Relief Aid Package Advancement, Remain Committed To Raising Federal Minimum Wage
Maricopa County Democrats Applaud COVID-Relief Aid Package Advancement, Remain Committed To Raising Federal Minimum Wage PHOENIX - Today, President Biden's COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, crossed another hurdle in the upper chamber as Senators...
Women’s History Month: Mary Rose Wilcox
For our first profile of Arizona women who’ve made history, we chose to spotlight Mary Rose Wilcox. Her countless achievements and contributions to Maricopa County span decades, and she continues to serve her community as the Chairman of the Maricopa County Special...
