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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2024
Contact: Leila Miller | press@indivisible.org
Washington, D.C. — Today, Indivisible’s Managing Director and Arizona Battleground Lead Mari Urbina released the following statement on Rep. Ruben Gallego’s victory in the Arizona Senate race:
“Ruben Gallego’s victory in the Arizona Senate race is a testament to Gallego’s story, leadership and fight on behalf of everyday Arizonans. Ruben built a broad and durable coalition that supports reproductive freedom, a healthy democracy and economic prosperity.
“From early in the cycle, Ruben demonstrated he took the grassroots, pro-democracy movement in Arizona seriously. Early on in his campaign, he attended multiple Indivisible Summits, met with individual groups in every corner of the state, and received over 20 endorsements from Indivisible groups across Arizona – breaking the record. He unleashed a grassroots force of community members who were eager to get out the vote for him – and that is exactly what they did!
“Indivisibles hit the trail and knocked on doors in 100+ degree heat, they spoke with voters in rural and Republican pockets of the state, and made sure no vote was left behind. They believe in Gallego, and made sure other voters do too.
“Ruben Gallego tapped into a well of grassroots power and inspired people across Arizona to get involved. Gallego’s win tonight reaffirms what we already know: people are sick of MAGA extremism and divisive rhetoric. Arizonans are ready for a new chapter in American politics.
“Despite Lake’s attempts to marginalize communities and sow division, Gallego stayed focused on building bridges with different communities in Arizona and engaged Indivisibles in every corner of the state – from Maricopa to rural Pima county. Gallego is the only Senate candidate who has met with every single Native Nation in the state, he made sure to visit every single county in Arizona, and he picked up support from organizations across the political spectrum.
“Indivisible is thrilled that Congressman Gallego will be going back to D.C. as a Senator in January, and we are certain he’ll be a strong voice for reproductive freedom, democracy, and for his constituents alongside Senator Mark Kelly.”
About Indivisible’s impact in Arizona:
- Endorsement: Earlier this year, 22 Indivisible groups across Arizona voted to endorse Ruben Gallego and recommended him to Indivisible Action for our national endorsement. Indivisible Action formally endorsed Gallego in February through our endorsements program. You can see Indivisible activists on why they are endorsing, Ruben Gallego here.
- Voter Outreach: Through canvassing, texting, phone banking, and Neighbor2Neighbor conversations, Indivisibles made 2.2 million voter contact attempts in Arizona.
- 31,000 Phone calls: Indivisibles made 31,000 phone calls into Arizona through several phone banks.
- 117,000 postcards: Sent 117,000 postcards to get out the vote.
- 2 million texts: Sent 2 million texts to voters throughout Arizona.
- 941 Canvassers in 89 Cities: Through Neighbor2Neighbor, over 941 Indivisible volunteers were able to have positive conversations with their neighbors who were Dem-friendly but less likely to vote across 89 different cities and towns in Arizona. Many of these voters were contacted 3-4 times to follow up and make sure they cast their vote.
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ABOUT INDIVISIBLE ACTION
Indivisible Action is a Hybrid Political Action Committee fueled by the grassroots movement to win elections and build local, independent progressive power nationwide. Indivisible Action provides Indivisible groups access to voter contact software, along with a suite of canvassing, phonebanking, and texting tools in support of progressive candidates. Indivisible Action also makes endorsements of federal and gubernatorial candidates nominated by their local Indivisible groups, vetted by our political team, and voted on by our supporters in the states and districts the candidate wishes to represent.