The Republican chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona has endorsed a Democrat to replace him .
“I am endorsing Joel [Navarro] because he is a man of integrity, because he is a dedicated public servant who fights for what’s right, and because he has a record of serving the interest of all people regardless of the party,” board Chair Jack Sellers said Wednesday in a statement emailed to The Hill.
Sellers endorsed Democrat Joel Navarro, who ran unopposed in a primary, according to election results from Maricopa County, rather than another Republican who came out ahead of him in July, Mark Stewart.
“I appreciate the strategic nature of this situation, and while I find Jack’s decision unfortunate, I respect it,” Stewart said Wednesday in a post on the social platform X. “Politics can be an interesting game, but my focus remains 100% on serving the people of this district and our community. Despite his choice to support my competitor, I still hope to rely on Jack’s experience and expertise if we win. Jack has served our community with distinction, and I would be grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.”