MEET RICK
Rick McCartney is a father, husband, small business owner, and non-profit leader who’s lived in Arizona’s first Congressional District for over 30 years. He currently lives in Phoenix with his husband, Korwyn.
Rick’s always felt compelled to stand up for those whose voices are too often ignored. Rick has volunteered with and led multiple organizations that promote early childhood development, taught financial literacy to youth, mentored young people facing high rates of poverty and adversity, and as board chair of one·n·ten, he oversaw the largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Arizona and established new housing and education programs.
Rick is a small business owner, establishing InBusinessPHX magazine in 2010 in order to give a voice to Arizona’s local businesses. There, he created a forum that’s fueled economic opportunities for local businesses of all sizes - creating better-paying jobs and driving economic success throughout the Valley. Additionally, as chair of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, he expanded access to job training programs that have helped thousands of Arizonans get the good-paying jobs they need. Rick knows what Arizona workers and businesses need to succeed: lower prices, a growing economy, and jobs with good benefits. Rick fundamentally believes that everyone deserves a fair shot - they just need a level playing field.
Now, Rick’s running for Congress to stand up for us. At a time when Donald Trump is targeting Social Security, threatening access to healthcare, implementing tariffs that are draining everyone’s wallets, and attacking those who are most vulnerable, we need someone who isn’t afraid to fight. And for Rick, this fight is personal. As gay men, Rick and his husband stand in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s assault on vulnerable communities. Whether he’s fighting to help a kid from a tough neighborhood to graduate from high school or for the very foundations of our democracy, Rick will never back down.
Rick McCartney is Donald Trump and David Schweikert’s worst nightmare: A Democrat who’s a successful small business owner, stands up for his community, and isn’t afraid to fight. Rick is the only candidate in this race who knows how to fight hard and get things done. Together, we can defeat David Schweikert and take our country back.
