Phoenix’s Kate Gallego leads Arizona mayors supporting US Senate candidate Ruben Gallego

PHOENIX — Phoenix’s Kate Gallego is leading a coalition of Arizona mayors supporting the U.S. Senate candidacy of Democrat Ruben Gallego.

Kate will chair the coalition that includes Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles, Tucson’s Regina Romero and Tempe’s Corey Woods. More than 30 mayors from across the state — and ex-mayors such as U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton — have pledged their support for Gallego.

“I’m proud to chair the ‘Mayors for Gallego’ coalition because I know firsthand Ruben’s commitment to building a brighter future for Arizona,” Kate said in a press release. “We have real challenges facing our state that require a leader with a proven record of service and clear dedication to collaborating with local leaders to get things done for our families.

“Ruben will do an excellent job working for all of us as our next senator.”

Kate Gallego and Ruben Gallego were married from 2010 to 2016. The Phoenix mayor endorsed her ex-husband in December 2023, a decisions she said wasn’t difficult.

“Our most important relationship is as co-parents, that is always first. Being a parent is the greatest honor so I always want to deliver for our son,” Kate told KTAR News 92.3 FM at the Democratic National Convention in August. “This is an easy decision for me … I definitely want Ruben to win.”

What other Arizona mayors are supporting Ruben Gallego?

Mayors from across the state — mostly Democrats — have pledged support for Gallego in his race against Republican Kari Lake.

Here is the full list of mayors part of the coalition:

• Alex Barber, Jerome
• Gerardo Anaya, Somerton
• Robyn Bauer, Clarkdale
• Jerry Bien-Willner, Paradise Valley
• Mila Besich, Superior
• Ken Budge, Bisbee
• Roberta Cano, Winslow
• Becky Daggett, Flagstaff
• Bill Diak, Page
• Ginny Dickey, Fountain Hills
• Tim Elinski, Cottonwood
• Kate Gallego, Phoenix
• Al Gameros, Globe
• John Giles, Mesa
• Randy Hartless, Parker
• Scott Jablow, Sedona
• Dee Jenkins, Camp Verde
• Jorge Maldonado, Nogales
• Valerie Molina, Guadalupe
• Micah Powell, Eloy
• Nieves Riedel, San Luis
• Regina Romero, Tucson
• Juan Rodriguez, Tolleson
• Corey Woods, Tempe
• Karen Bonds, former mayor of Parker
• Sam Campana, former mayor of Scottsdale
• Doug Coleman, former mayor of Apache Junction
• Neil Giuliano, former mayor of Tempe
• Terry Goddard, former mayor of Phoenix
• Greg Stanton, former mayor of Phoenix
• Anna Tovar, former mayor of Tolleson

“I’m honored to have the support of this diverse and growing list of mayors from across Arizona,” Ruben said. “Our mayors understand better than anyone the challenges their communities face and how their Senator can help their communities thrive.

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