Too extreme. Too partisan. Wrong for the State Senate.
Amelia Gallitano presents herself as a practical doctor and scientist. Her political record tells a different story: a campaign-finance controversy, a flood of out-of-state money, and endorsements from groups that want to defund police, restrict school choice, and drive up the cost of energy.
In 2026, Gallitano’s campaign reported receiving $10,000 in in-kind assistance from Arizona List for petition-gathering. But public filings showed the Navajo County Democratic Party had first given $15,000 to Arizona List.
The Arizona Daily Star reported the chain of spending appeared to violate Arizona law barring political parties from contributing to candidates before they become the nominee. Her Democratic primary opponent filed a campaign-finance complaint and accused party officials of having “bought” her candidacy. Gallitano’s campaign denied coordinating with the party — the reporting identified an allegation and complaint, not a final finding that she personally broke the law.
Why it matters: Candidates asking voters to trust them with public money should be transparent about who financed their path to the ballot — and whether every contribution followed the law.
According to her campaign-finance reports, nearly 40% of Gallitano’s campaign cash has been raised from out-of-state progressive donors.
Why it matters: Out-of-state donors with no stake in Arizona’s future are spending heavily to get her elected. Voters deserve to ask what they expect in return.
Gallitano is endorsed by the Sierra Club, which has publicly called for defunding police in communities across the country.
Why it matters: Endorsements reveal the motives of the groups backing a candidate — and what they expect to gain if she wins. The State Senate needs leaders who will keep communities safe and fully fund law enforcement.
Gallitano says she wants greater “accountability” for Arizona’s school-choice program — and she proudly accepted the endorsement of one of the state’s leading opponents of school choice. The organization has campaigned against expanding choice for Arizona students and argues that universal school choice costs Arizona too much.
Why it matters: Arizona families, not politicians, should control their children’s education.
Gallitano’s campaign has earned the backing of the Sierra Club and the Jane Fonda Climate PAC.
Those groups campaign to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and challenge the oil industry — raising a straightforward question about whether Gallitano would support energy policies that make electricity and gasoline less reliable — and more expensive — for Arizona families.
Why it matters: Affordability depends on reliable, reasonably priced energy. State Senate voters deserve specifics about what her climate agenda would cost — and who would pay the bill.
Gallitano’s candidacy has been embraced by the organizations working to move Arizona government to the progressive left. Her endorsers include 314 Action, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Sierra Club, EMILY’s List, Arizona List, and States Win — an organization devoted to strengthening progressive state legislatures.
She also defended Joe Biden’s performance after the June 2024 presidential debate, saying he had done a “great job.”
Why it matters: The breadth of Gallitano’s progressive support tells voters which political coalition is investing in her — and what it expects to gain.
Amelia Gallitano’s record is clear: a campaign-finance controversy, a flood of out-of-state money, and endorsements from the groups working to defund police, restrict school choice, and drive up energy costs.
North Phoenix deserves a senator who will protect parental choice, encourage responsible growth, keep energy affordable, and put Arizona families ahead of partisan ideology.