Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Arizona 1st Congressional District in 2026 Arizona Primary Election.
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Get StartedRick McCartney supports reproductive freedom and believes the government has no business interfering in personal medical decisions. Learn more
Rick supports passing the Equality Act to expand federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans. Learn more
He will fight to protect trans youth, ensure safety and dignity in every community, and push back against the far-right efforts to erase progress. Learn more
Rick will also champion workforce development and job training programs tailored to veterans, helping them transition to civilian life with the tools they need to succeed. He will also work to bolster support for veteran families, including community resources, housing assistance, and nonprofit programs that provide mentorship and small-business support. Learn more
Rick McCartney believes that fighting for the economic security of working families and individuals is the most important challenge facing the nation and that Democrats who don’t stand up for the middle class and working poor deserve to lose. Learn more
Rick McCartney believes these institutions are essential to our identity, our education system, and our economic strength. Learn more
He’ll work to ensure that every child in Arizona has access to safe schools, caring teachers, and the resources they need to reach their full potential — no matter their background or learning style. Learn more
He supports expanding solar and wind energy, protecting Arizona’s water supply, and holding polluters accountable. Learn more
Rick believes serious national security requires judgment, guardrails, diplomacy, and the courage to tell the truth. America should stand with our allies, defend democracy, confront authoritarianism, protect human rights, and reject both reckless wars of choice and isolationist politics that make the world less safe. Learn more
Rick will fight for free and fair elections. He’ll also work to strengthen ethics rules, increase transparency, and make government more accountable. Learn more
He supports expanding access to affordable care, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and protecting the Affordable Care Act. Learn more
He’ll be a champion for housing policies that help working families build stable, secure lives in the communities they love. Learn more
Rick will fight for solutions. That includes protections for Dreamers, a fix to the legal immigration backlog, and an end to the cruelty of targeting residents without due and legal process. Learn more
Rick believes serious national security requires judgment, guardrails, diplomacy, and the courage to tell the truth. America should stand with our allies, defend democracy, confront authoritarianism, protect human rights, and reject both reckless wars of choice and isolationist politics that make the world less safe. Learn more
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