Educator and man of the year supports Jason Williams for state Superintendent of Public Instruction
Phoenix, Ariz. - Jason Williams, one of the leading candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that one of the most highly-respected educators in Tucson has endorsed his candidacy. Jeremy Harkin, the Arizona Daily Star's man of the year, teaches English at Sahuaro High School and is a member of the Arizona Education Association. His support for Jason is rooted in his belief in Jason's commitment to moving every child forward and ensuring every child in Arizona has access to an excellent public education.
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National Organization for Women endorses Jason Williams for Superintendent of Public Instruction
Phoenix, Ariz. - August 11, 2010 - Jason Williams, one of the leading candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that the Arizona National Organization for Women (NOW) Political Action Committee has endorsed his candidacy.
In a statement sent this week, NOW, the largest feminist advocacy group in the nation, said they decided to back Williams after determining he shared NOW's values and would support the issues of importance to the women of Arizona.
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Endorsement from the Navajo Nation President
Today, as the people of the Navajo Nation vote in a primary election, I am pleased to announce that Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr. has endorsed my candidacy for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Business, labor groups unite behind Jason Williams
PRESS RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz. - Jason Williams, one of the leading candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that both the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 640 and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce have endorsed his candidacy. IBEW is the third labor organization to officially support Williams, while the Chandler Chamber's endorsement represents a growing recognition by business leaders that Williams is the best candidate for business.
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Equality Arizona Exclusively Endorses Jason Williams
Phoenix, Ariz. - Jason Williams, one of the leading candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that the Equality Arizona Political Action Committee (PAC) has exclusively endorsed his candidacy. In a statement sent Friday, the gay and lesbian advocacy organization said they are excited to work with candidates "who are willing to step up to build a better, more inclusive Arizona."
"As an openly-gay candidate, not only do my life experiences shape my views on equality issues, but my drive to ensure every child - including every lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender child - has access to an excellent public education will guide my decisions as Superintendent of Public Instruction," said Williams. "I am thankful for having received the endorsement of Equality Arizona, then-Arizona Human Rights Fund, in the 2006 election, and I am honored to be working with them to win this election."
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