Endorsements & Support
Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer:
“Joe Biden’s policies are hurting everyday Arizonans, and I know from experience that we need good conservatives at the state Capitol to push back on the federal government. Matt Gress is a fresh conservative leader who won’t back down from a fight. As Governor, I fought everyday to defend Arizona. I know Matt Gress has the integrity and moral compass to protect the state we love. Whether it’s pushing back on historic inflation or defending our border, Matt is a fighter and a conservative. I’m proud to endorse him for the Arizona House.”
State Representative Teresa Martinez:
“Matt Gress is a principled conservative who we need in the Arizona State House. Matt will fight to secure our border, reduce the cost of living and support pro-life and pro-parent policies. I’m proud to endorse Matt and look forward to working with him.”
Barry Goldwater Jr:
“Matt Gress is the best candidate for the Arizona House. The quality of the laws we live under is determined by the quality of the men and women we elect. We’ve got a good man here with Matt Gress, and we’re going to elect him to take care of us.”
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels:
“Our southern border is in crisis and impacting every other issue in our state, from crime to our economy. I’ve worked closely with Matt Gress. He supports local law enforcement and stands with our border communities. I know Matt will push back on the disastrous policies coming out of Washington, DC because he knows border security impacts us first.”
Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster:
“Matt Gress is a friend of law enforcement. He understands that making our communities safe and prosperous requires sheriffs who have the support and resources they need. He has also been a strong advocate of the Reach Out program that provides help to individuals transitioning out of jails and reduces their chances of ending up behind bars again. I support Matt Gress for the Arizona State House because Matt knows we cannot have prosperity without public safety.”
Long-time Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane:
“When I took office in 2009, we were in a recession. Through hard work, dedication, and collaboration, our local economy was able to recover. Now that Joe Biden has severely damaged our economy, I can’t think of a better fiscal hawk and budget expert to overcome Democrat induced obstacles than Matt Gress. Matt is more than a fighter and fresh conservative voice; he’s a leader. Matt Gress will stand with our community and make Arizona’s economy an extension of our values: resilient, strong and conservative. I’m proud to endorse Matt Gress for the Arizona State House.”
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio:
“I know a fighter when I see one. Matt Gress is a solid conservative and pro-liberty guy who will do the right thing in the Arizona State House. Matt backs law enforcement, supports keeping schools open, defends low taxes and opposes big government. There is no one better to fight for LD 4 than Matt Gress.”
Phoenix City Councilman Jim Waring:
"I trust Matt. He’s the best choice for the Arizona State House. As Arizona’s top budget chief, Matt will use his extensive financial knowledge to get more of our hard-earned tax dollars to the classroom, to the border, to our cops, to our roads and bridges—all while fighting big government and wasteful spending."
Former State Representative Adam Kwasman:
“Matt Gress is the conservative we need. As a former state representative and now a business owner, husband and dad, I know Matt is a man of principle who we can trust to secure our border, lower taxes and protect our Arizona way of life. Most importantly, he will win in November. Please join me in supporting Matt Gress for the state House.”
Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.):
“Matt Gress is a friend of our men and women in blue. Matt understands that rising crime impacts all Arizonans, and he knows that support for our police matters more than ever before,” the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police said. “Matt Gress stays true to his word. He’ll champion public safety and make sure our communities are safe. Just as Matt fully supports our efforts to positively impact public safety, we support his efforts to positively impact Arizona.”
Arizona Nurses Association:
“Matt Gress’s ambition to serve the greater good will greatly impact our healthcare system; he’ll work to ensure the good health and well-being of our loved ones. Matt Gress understands the nursing shortage in Arizona and has forged key partnerships with healthcare institutions to train more nurses. We strive to improve nursing and healthcare in Arizona by appraising public officials of key health policy issues. Matt Gress fully understands our mission and approaches these complex issues with an open mind. Matt’s value system aligns with the nursing value system; we work for the good of the people. He’s an ideal public servant.”
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association:
“We are proud to support Matt Gress for the Arizona House of Representatives. Matt is a strong supporter of law enforcement, and we believe that he will be a great asset to the state.”
Professional Firefighters of Arizona:
“Matt Gress is the right person for the job. We respect Matt’s strong principles and sincere convictions to serve the public, which will help firefighters stay safe on the job and keep our communities safe. Matt Gress is a leading force in public safety advocacy. He is second to none on public safety and workforce related issues. Matt Gress knows how to help our local firefighters deal with key issues. Trust is most important when it comes to public safety. We fully trust Matt Gress.”
