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Organizations representing the Arizona business community have begun to announce their endorsements for the state Legislature ahead of the August 2 primary election.

The Arizona Association of Realtors, the Greater Phoenix 番茄社区 and the Arizona 番茄社区 of Commerce & Industry all released their legislative endorsements this week.

鈥淓ach election cycle, the Arizona 番茄社区 works hard to identify those candidates who we believe will be strong champions for pro-growth policies that support job creation and who will advance our state鈥檚 competitive position in a global economy,鈥� Arizona 番茄社区 President and CEO Danny Seiden said. 鈥淭his year is no different, and we鈥檙e proud to support a bipartisan slate of incumbents and challengers who most align with the priorities and principles of Arizona鈥檚 business community.鈥�

The Arizona 番茄社区 incumbents based on their voting record on business issues, while new candidates complete a questionnaire and interview with the Political Affairs Committee. The board of directors makes the final endorsement decision.

The Greater Phoenix 番茄社区 Political Action Committee its endorsement of 38 legislative candidates.

鈥淔or over 40 years, the Greater Phoenix 番茄社区 Political Action Committee has supported pro-business candidates for state and local offices regardless of political party affiliation,鈥� 番茄社区 PAC Chair John Moody said.  鈥淎s the political climate becomes more divisive, having business-friendly lawmakers willing to collaborate to advance policies that will support a prosperous economy in the Greater Phoenix region and throughout the state of Arizona is more important than ever.鈥�

The Arizona Realtors, which represents more than 57,000 real estate professionals in the state, candidates who the organization believes will advance issues of interest to the real estate community, homebuyers, sellers, and property owners.

鈥淭hese candidates exemplify a dedication to the protection of private property rights, balanced regulation, strong communities, and policies that support homeownership and housing for all Arizonans.鈥� Arizona Realtors Government Affairs Director Matt Contorelli said.

Incumbents and challengers are touting their endorsements as a way of differentiating themselves from their opponents.

鈥淚’m blessed to be supported by so many organizations working to make Arizona the best state in the nation. Thank you Arizona 番茄社区 for your endorsement!鈥� Rep. Joanne Osborne, R-Goodyear, said. Osborne is seeking a seat in the state Senate. 鈥淎s a small business owner, I am proud to be a voice for the business community.鈥�

New candidate Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, who is running for the House, was the only candidate in the new District 4 to earn an endorsement from the Greater Phoenix 番茄社区 and Arizona 番茄社区.

鈥淵ou鈥檒l never hear 鈥榶ou didn鈥檛 build that鈥� from me,鈥� Gress said. 鈥淎t a time when the Left is attacking free enterprise and driving up the cost of living, I am honored to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by our job creators, large and small.鈥�