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NextGen PAC Endorses Slate of Progressive Candidates in AZ

The nation’s largest youth vote organization endorses progressive slate of candidates, Prop 189 in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ – Today, NextGen PAC announced the endorsements of the following candidates and ballot propositions. These endorsements are a critical part of NextGen PAC’s efforts to mobilize thousands of young voters across the country in support of progressive candidates and causes in this election cycle and beyond.

NextGen PAC has endorsed the following candidates:

NextGen PAC also endorsed proposed Arizona Constitutional amendment Proposition 139. If passed, Proposition 139 would establish the fundamental right to abortion in the state, ensuring people have a right to individual autonomy without unnecessary government interference.

“Young voters are driving the momentum for progressive change, and these candidates embody the bold leadership needed to tackle our generation’s most pressing concerns,” said NextGen PAC President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. “From local council members to the U.S. Senate, we are endorsing leaders who are ready to defend democracy, champion bold climate action, and protect reproductive freedoms from extremist threats.”

“NextGen PAC is proud to endorse these progressive candidates for the Arizona State Legislature and Senate,” NextGen PAC AZ State Director Tia Yap said. “These candidates have shown that they will continue to stand up for the youth agenda and lead on issues that directly impact young people in Arizona. Their commitment to our community and leadership is invaluable, and NextGen PAC is thrilled to endorse these candidates so they may continue to prioritize the values of Arizona’s young voters in the state.”
In 2020, NextGen PAC helped mobilize 1 in every 9 young voters who cast a ballot, leading to the largest youth voter turnout in history. In 2024, NextGen PAC is focused on empowering young voters to fight for a better future, this includes endorsing progressive candidates and ballot measures, among other activities.

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About NextGen PAC
NextGen PAC’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in elections and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We invite 18-to-35 year olds into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our country. NextGen PAC fights for a progressive future by growing and wielding the grassroots political power of young people on the ground and online.