The largest law enforcement association in Arizona on Monday endorsed Rep. Ruben Gallego in the state’s race for the U.S. Senate, a move that meant snubbing MAGA diehard Kari Lake, his opponent.
The Arizona Police Association is an umbrella organization that represents more than 12,000 law enforcement officers across more than 50 state agencies. Its announcement signals a shift from 2022, when it gave its full-throated support to Lake’s ultimately unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign.
Gallego, a Marine combat veteran and ardent progressive, “has continually fought for robust, increased funding for America’s Law Enforcement, and specifically Arizona Law Enforcement,” the APA said in a statement.
