The Republican chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona is a Democrat. On his behalf.
“I support Joel. [Navarro] “We chose him because he is a man of integrity, a dedicated public servant who fights for justice and has a proven track record of serving the interests of all people regardless of party affiliation,” board Chairman Jack Sellers said in a statement emailed to The Hill on Wednesday.
Sellers endorsed Democrat Joel Navarro, who won unopposed in the primary. According to the election results The Maricopa County native is running against Republican Mark Stewart, who ran ahead of him in July.
“I understand the strategic nature of this situation and, although I find Jack's decision disappointing, I respect it,” Stewart said. He said in a post on Wednesday. On social platform X, Jack commented, “Politics is a fun game, but my focus is 100% on serving the people and community of this district. While Jack has chosen to endorse my rival, I would like to rely on his experience and expertise if we win. Jack has made outstanding contributions to our community and I would appreciate the opportunity to learn from him.”
Navarro welcomed Sellers' endorsement, saying Wednesday: In X's post “I'm grateful for his support,” he said.
“To Jack's supporters and everyone who is troubled by this attack on our democracy, there is a place for you in my campaign, #CountryOverParty,” Navarro continued.
In 2021, the Republican-led Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, via letter, denounced the State Senate Republican-led audit of the county's 2020 election results. In a letter addressed to Republican senators, the board announced it would end all cooperation with the efforts of Republican state senators, claiming that the state senators were allowing the Grand Canyon State to become a “laughing stock” while following false claims of election fraud spread by former President Trump.
“You have photographed ballots and sent the images to unidentified locations and individuals in violation of law the Senate helped enact. You have repeatedly lost control of your Twitter account, which has tweeted more like the rants of a whiny child than the serious statements of a serious audit,” the committee wrote.
