The safety of our community depends on a county attorney who will prosecute dangerous criminals. "Gun crime, homicides, organized retail theft, and drug trafficking are impacting neighborhoods across our nation. “This race is critical," Mitchell told the Republic. Mitchell was appointed county attorney by the Board of Supervisors in April after former County Attorney Adel resigned. She served as a bureau chief at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office “overseeing teams of prosecutors for 17 years, including the sex-crimes bureau, which prosecutes crimes that involve child molestation and adult sexual assault.”
Mitchell has 30 years of experience as a prosecutor. “They are getting worse and we have to do a better job dealing with these quality of life issues.” “The main reason I’m jumping into this race is because we have substance abuse, mental health and homelessness issues in our community,” Godbehere told the Republic. Willems said Godbehere would work to improve the retention rate for MCAO employees by fighting for more resources and higher wages. “I think that says a lot about who she is as a person," he said. "She’s a workhorse, and has spent her career dedicated to the county attorney’s office.” He said the estimated total number of law enforcement officials whose membership groups had endorsed Godbehere is 40,000. Democrat Gunnigle’s campaign mirrors prior effortĬhad Willems, spokesperson for the Godbehere campaign, said Godbehere has received support from law enforcement from across the state. Godbehere reported spending $76,593.79, with more than $15,361.21 remaining at the end of the reporting period. The incumbent county attorney reported having just $6,824.91 in cash on hand. Mitchell has spent the most so far: reporting $236,437.93 in disbursements. That remaining total gives her a significant head start over the eventual Republican nominee. Gina Godbehere, running against Mitchell for the Republican nomination, raised $91,955.00.Įlection coverage: Live updates across Arizona | Arizona election resultsĭespite having no primary competitor, Gunnigle reported spending $78,346.33, leaving her with more than $166,000 heading into the general election. Gunnigle has raised $244,723.43, narrowly beating Mitchell, who reported raising $243,262.84 so far this cycle. There are two Republicans on the primary ballot. The end date for the reporting period was July 16. Gunnigle is the sole democratic candidate in the special election for county attorney. Fundraising in the county attorney's race is neck and neck, as Democrat Julie Gunnigle has narrowly raised more than Republican incumbent Rachel Mitchell ahead of the August 2 primary, according to July pre-election reports filed with the county.
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