Pinal County Greens Vote to Endorse Democratic Candidate Jonathan Nez in Arizona's Second Congressional District and Actively Oppose Worthless Piece-of-Shit Candidates Eli Crane and Curtis Goodwin

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., July 11, 2026 -  The Pinal County Greens executive board today voted to endorse Democratic Party candidate Jonathan Nez for Congress in Arizona's Second Congressional District, which takes in a portion of Pinal County. 

"We proudly endorse Jonathan Nez," said Pinal Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "He has consistently fought for working families, defended voting rights and tribal sovereignty, and will be a strong voice in Congress for affordable health care, public education, economic opportunity, and the protection of our democracy." 

 "Compared to Jonathan," Grayson continued, "his opponents are just worthless pieces of shit. We hope all Pinal County Greens will be not only voting for Jonathan Nez but also campaigning for him and contributing to his bid to be Arizona's next great congressman."

Pinal County Greens Vote to Endorse Democratic U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Arizona's Seventh Congressional District and Actively Oppose Her Republican Opponent

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., July 10 2026 -  The Pinal County Greens executive board today voted to endorse Democratic U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva for reelection in Arizona's Seventh Congressional District, which takes in a small portion of Pinal County. 

"We proudly endorse Adelita Grijalva," said Pinal Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "We are proud to endorse Adelita because she is a proven progressive leader who will continue to fight for working families, reproductive freedom, climate action, voting rights, and an economy that puts people ahead of special interests."

"Compared to Adelita," Grayson continued, "her opponent is no-good, typical Trump-supporting Republican. We hope all Pinal County Greens will be not only voting for Adelitaa but campaigning for her and contributing to her bid for reelection."

Pinal County Greens Vote to Endorse Democratic Candidate JoAnna Mendoza in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District and Actively Oppose Worthless Piece-of-Shit Candidates John Ciscomani, Gary Swing and Jereme Peters

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., July 9, 2026 - The Pinal County Greens executive board today voted to endorse Democratic Party candidate JoAnna Mendoza for Congress in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, which takes in a small portion of Pinal County. 

"We proudly endorse JoAnna Mendoza," said Pinal Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "She understands the economic challenges facing working families, will be an advocate for service members and her fellow veterans, and will address issues such as defending democracy, reproductive freedoms, and equal rights."

"Compared to JoAnna," Grayson continued, "her three opponents are just worthless pieces of shit. We hope all Pinal County Greens will be out not only voting for JoAnna but campaigning for her and contributing to her bid to be Arizona's next great congresswoman."

Pinal County Greens Endorse Susan Bates, Write-In Candidate in the Democratic Primary for Constable in Apache Junction Precinct 6

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., June 1 - The Pinal County Greens met today and endorsed Susan Bates for Constable, the write-in candidate in the Democratic primary for Constable in Apache Junction Precinct 6.

"Susan Bates is well-suited for the Constable position due to her 30+ years of professional problem-solving experience, extensive local community leadership, and her commitment to fairness and compassion in the justice system," said Richard Grayson, co-chair of the Pinal County Greens. "We Green Party members urge our friends who are Democrats and independents to vote for her in the Democratic primary on July 21."

Pinal County Greens Endorse Mike Cease for Arizona Corporation Commission

 

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., May 29 — The Pinal County Greens met today and endorsed Green Party candidate Mike Cease for the Arizona Corporation Commission.

"Mike Cease is the best candidate for a seat on this important commission", said Pinal County Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "We support him."

Pinal County Greens Endorse Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes for Re-election

APACHE JUNCTION, Arizona — The Pinal County Greens executive board met today and endorsed Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes for re-election. 

"Our current governor, secretary of state and attorney general have done a great job in fighting evil dictator Donald Trump, his fascist federal government, and his misguided supporters in Arizona," said Pinal County Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "Although we are members of the Green Party and not Democrats, we refuse to vote for unqualified spoiler candidates that just might possibly get enough votes to put awful MAGA Republicans in our state's top executive offices."

"That would be a nightmare," Grayson said.

The Pinal County Greens will be working for and contributing to the campaigns of Hobbs, Fontes, and Mayes.

Pinal County Greens Endorse Barack Obama for President, Call on Green Party of the U.S. to Back President Obama for Re-election

 
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., Apr. 23 - 

The Pinal County Greens met today and voted to endorse Barack Obama for President. 

"This decision wasn't that easy, because we have some effective Green candidates running," said Pinal County Greens co-chair Richard Grayson. "Also, the Obama administration has been less progressive than we would have liked. However, only one of two men will be elected President in November, and we greatly prefer President Obama to Governor Romney."  

The Pinal County Greens passed a resolution calling on the Green Party of the U.S. to bypass candidates Jill Stein and Roseanne Barr and instead cross-nominate President Obama for President, giving him the Green Party ballot line in states where cross-endorsements are allowed. 

"The Pinal County Greens will be doing all we can the rest of this election year to support President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden," Grayson said.