By Daniel Stefanski |
One of Arizona’s top prosecutors acquired a high-profile endorsement for her campaign as the date for the primary election nears.
Earlier this week, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, announced the endorsement of former Arizona Diamondbacks pitching superstar Randy Johnson.
In his endorsement, Johnson said, “Proud to endorse Rachel Mitchell for Maricopa County Attorney here in Arizona. She has shown that she is tough on crime. We need prosecuting attorneys like her in our state, in our cities and in our towns protecting our neighborhoods and hard-working citizens. She has my full endorsement.”
Mitchell responded, “I am honored and thrilled to receive the endorsement of Dbacks legend and Hall of Fame pitcher, Randy Johnson. Randy has seen firsthand the changes in Seattle from the time he pitched there – changes that come when criminals are not held accountable. He won’t see those changes here.”
The county prosecutor added, “As Maricopa Attorney, I am dedicated to enforcing the law and holding criminals accountable. I will work relentlessly to protect our neighborhoods and ensure justice for every resident.”
Mitchell is competing for the Republican nomination for Maricopa County Attorney in the upcoming July 30 primary. She is opposed by fellow Republican Gina Godbehere. The winner of this contest will face off against Tamika Wooten, who is unopposed in the Democrat primary.
Throughout the lead-up to the primary election this year, Mitchell has rolled out a number of endorsements for her campaign, including from the Scottsdale Police Sergeant and Lieutenants Association, the Arizona Police Association, the Tempe Officers Association, the Arizona State Troopers Association, the Chandler Law Enforcement Association, the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Arizona, and many other elected officials from around the state.
Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
