Arizona’s Golden Tickets: A Guide to the Republican Primary Endorsements Shaping the 2026 Election
Do your own research — but if you’re looking for a starting point, here’s the giant leap: a compilation of Republican primary “Golden Tickets” from groups and leaders across Arizona.
Primary season is officially here, and for Arizona Republicans, some of the most closely watched contests are shaping up to be hard-fought battles with major implications for the future of the state.
While races for Governor and Congress continue to draw attention, the contests generating some of the strongest grassroots interest are for Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. These offices may not always command the biggest headlines, but they wield significant influence over Arizona’s legal, financial, and educational future.
As candidates make their final push toward the July 21 Republican Primary, endorsements, slate cards, mailers, and the coveted “golden ticket” recommendations are flooding voters’ mailboxes and social media feeds.
State 48 News does not endorse candidates and will not be making recommendations in these races. However, voters frequently ask which organizations, elected officials, and political coalitions are backing which candidates. To help inform voters, we have compiled a list of the various “golden tickets” and recommendation guides currently circulating throughout Arizona Republican circles.
The goal is simple: provide transparency so voters can see who is supporting whom before casting their ballots. Caution: Some of these guides are by established political groups and others are individual opinions.
Among Arizona’s grassroots organizations, the Arizona Tea Party’s voter guide remains one of the most detailed and influential resources available to Republican primary voters. Unlike many endorsement flyers that simply list preferred candidates, the guide provides explanations for its recommendations, giving voters insight into candidates’ records, positions, and qualifications.
The recommendations are developed through a consensus-driven process involving members of the organization rather than serving solely as the opinion of its leadership. While the group is led by Dan Farley, the voter guide is intended to reflect the collective judgment of the organization and its grassroots membership.
The Tea Party does not issue a graphic so you have to visit their site for recommendations.
HUGE DISCLAIMER: State 48 News is not endorsing any of the voter guides, recommendations, or candidates included in this compilation.
In full transparency, there are recommendations in some of these guides with which we strongly and in some cases vehemently — disagree.
However, in the interest of fairness and providing voters with a complete picture of the various influences shaping the Republican primary, we have included every voter guide and “golden ticket” submitted to us, regardless of whether we agree with its recommendations.
Our goal is not to tell voters how to vote, but to show voters who is supporting whom so they can make their own informed decisions.
So let’s get started. In no particular order.
Patty Porter LD12 and has held high-ranking positions within the party.
“AZRA” - Arizona Republican Assembly
Turning Point Action
Barbara Parker, former state legislator and member of Freedom Caucus
Ashley Earle, precinct committeeman and has held former party positions.
City of Maricopa Republican Club
National Freedom Coalition
Grassroots Grandmas
Restoring Faith In Yuma
Senator Hildy Angius
We received an overwhelming response from readers, activists, and grassroots organizations who submitted voter guides and golden tickets for inclusion. Some guides could not be definitively attributed, while others are included here due to space limitations in the sections above.
