Every Arizonan deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare. While Rick runs for Congress in AZ-01, he's working to connect residents with the tools and information they need to stay covered. Below are trusted resources to help you find, maintain, or understand your healthcare coverage — because your health shouldn’t depend on your income or ZIP code.

Applying for Coverage & Assistance

• Cover Arizona – Free help enrolling in ACA (Marketplace) plans and AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid).

• Healthcare.gov – To check eligibility and sign up for ACA plans.

• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) – Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals.

• Planned Parenthood Arizona – Offers reproductive and preventive healthcare regardless of insurance status.

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Arizonans — and it must be protected. While Rick runs for Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, he’s committed to helping residents access the benefits they’ve earned. Below you’ll find trusted resources to help you navigate Social Security, understand your rights, and get the assistance you or your loved ones may need.

Applying for Social Security or SSI Benefits
If you haven’t yet received benefits or need to apply:

• Social Security Administration (SSA) – Apply for Benefits Online
  Apply for retirement, disability, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

• SSA Office Locator (Find Your Local Office)
  Use this to find and contact your closest Social Security office for in-person or phone appointments.

• SSA Online Services (Change Info, Appeal, Check Application)

Legal Help for Social Security Issues
If you’ve been denied or need help appealing:

• Office of Arizona Attorney General
  The Arizona Attorney General’s Office investigates consumer complaints involving deceptive or unfair practices in the sale or advertisement of goods or services.

• Community Legal Services (CLS) – Arizona
  Free legal aid for low-income Arizonans, including Social Security denial appeals.

• Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA)
  Covers parts of CD1 including Gila and Pinal counties.

• National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
  Find an attorney who specializes in disability and Social Security appeals.

Advocacy & Protection of Social Security
If you want to fight back against attempts to cut or privatize Social Security:

• National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)
  Strong advocacy group pushing back against MAGA-led cuts. Offers newsletters, policy updates, and grassroots tools.

• Social Security Works
  National campaign to expand—not cut—Social Security. Get involved with grassroots advocacy.

• Alliance for Retired Americans
  A union-affiliated group protecting seniors and their earned benefits.

Take Action: Push Back on Cuts & Protect Benefits

• Join Rick McCartney for Congress – Help Flip AZ-01
  If you believe we need a representative who will protect Social Security—not gut it—get involved here.

• Contact Your Members of Congress
  Tell them to protect Social Security and oppose cuts or privatization schemes.

• Attend a Town Hall or Local Action with Indivisible Arizona

Your voice matters — and it starts with being registered and informed. While Rick runs to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, he’s committed to empowering voters across the district to participate fully in our democracy. Below are easy-to-use tools to help you register, check your status, learn what’s on your ballot, and make your vote count.

NOTE:There are reports of voter party affiliation being changed without the voter’s knowledge. Be vigilant as to your party registration.

District Overview & Map

• AZ-01 covers northeastern Maricopa County, including Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, parts of Mesa and Phoenix.

• For a detailed boundary PDF, see the Maricopa County Recorder’s Detailed Map.

Register to Vote

• Arizona Secretary of State – Register to Vote
  Online registration, deadlines, and FAQs.
  Arizona SOS Voter Services: 602-542-8683

• Maricopa County Voter Registration
  Register or check/update your registration.

Voter Resources & Action

• Voter registration & deadlines

• Find polling/Vote Center

• Poll worker registration

• Ballot info & candidate guides (via League of Women Voters)

Volunteer & Poll Worker Opportunities

• Arizona Secretary of State – Poll Worker Info
  Requirements, training, and how to sign up regionally

• Citizens Clean Elections Commission – Be a Poll Worker
  Paid positions at both polling venues and ballot-counting centers

• League of Women Voters of Metro Phoenix
  Volunteer to help with Vote411 voter guides, live candidate info, and elections outreach

• Contact your county elections office (Maricopa): Call: 602-506-1511

Elected Representatives

• Current U.S. Representative: David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), in office since 2023
  Official site/contact

Next Steps for You

1. Check your registration status online via SOS or Maricopa County.

2. Find your nearest Vote Center, plan early or Election Day voting.

3. Volunteer — becoming a polling place worker or assisting candidate guides helps strengthen democracy.

4. Stay engaged by following newsletters from SOS, LWV, or civic groups.

Water is life in Arizona — and protecting it is critical to our future. As Rick runs for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, he’s committed to helping residents stay informed and take action now. Below are trusted resources to help you conserve water, understand where it comes from, and be part of the solution.

Effective Water Conservation Practices

Indoor

• Fix leaks: Even small drips waste thousands of gallons annually—check faucets and pipes regularly.

• Use water wisely: Shut off the tap while brushing or shampooing and limit showers to 5 minutes.

Outdoor

• Xeriscaping: Switch to drought-tolerant plants and reduce turf to lower water use dramatically .

• Water-efficient irrigation: Use drip systems, water in early morning, mulch to reduce evaporation .

• Rainwater harvesting: Install gutters and collection systems; use greywater for irrigation.

Local Programs & Resources

• Maricopa County Water Conservation & Stormwater Management: Learn about green infrastructure and drought-resilient retrofits.

• Maricopa County Water Factsheet: Details on local water sources, usage breakdown, recharge, and reuse strategies.

• Phoenix Water Services: Offers conservation tools, rebate programs, education, and water-saving pledges.

• ADWR Conservation Tips: Statewide best practices for efficient outdoor watering and xeriscaping.

• City of Scottsdale – Water Resources
  Information on sustainable water supplies, residential conservation programs, smart irrigation, leak detection, recycled water, and stormwater quality.
  Learn more & access conservation programs

• Scottsdale Water Conservation Office
  Contact: 9312 N 94th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 • (480) 312-5650
  Water Conservation Office details & hours

It’s not always easy to cut through the noise, but staying informed is one of the most powerful things you can do as a voter. Below are trusted, nonpartisan tools and resources to help you track legislation, follow your representatives, and stay up to date on the decisions shaping Arizona’s future.

What Voters Can Do Right Now:

• Track what Congress is doing
  Use Congress.gov to follow legislation, see how your current representative votes, and review congressional schedules.

• Check your representative's record
  Use GovTrack.us to monitor votes, sponsorships, and positions on key issues affecting Arizona.

• Subscribe to non-partisan watchdog alerts
  Sign up at ProPublica’s Represent to get updates on bills and lawmakers by ZIP code.

• Use BallotReady or Ballotpedia
  Stay informed on what’s on your next ballot:
  BallotReady
  Ballotpedia’s Arizona Portal

The Trevor Project

Available 24/7

• Call 866-488-7368

• Text “START” to 678-678

• Go online to chat.trvr.org

Trans Lifeline

Available Monday-Friday, 1pm-9pm (EST)

• Call 877-565-8860

The LGBT National Hotline

Available Monday-Friday, 2pm-11pm (EST) & Saturday 12pm-5pm (EST)

• Call 888-843-4564

The LGBT National Youth Hotline

Available for ages 25 & under Monday-Friday, 2pm-11pm (EST) & Saturday 12pm-5pm (EST)

• Call 800-246-7743

Your safety matters. Our campaign stands firmly for the right to peaceful protest and civic participation — and we want to help you stay protected while doing so. We’ve included trusted resources and links below with guidance on how to prepare, know your rights, and stay safe during demonstrations. Please take a moment to review them and share with others who may need this important information. Together, we can make our voices heard safely and powerfully.

• ACLU – Protesters’ Rights — An overview of First Amendment protections and how they apply to protests. American Civil Liberties Union

• ACLU – Know Your Rights: Demonstrations & Protests (PDF) — Downloadable, printable guide. American Civil Liberties Union

• Lambda Legal – Best Practices for Safe Protesting — Tips especially for LGBTQ+ communities, but broadly applicable. Lambda Legal

• HRC – Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety — Includes situational awareness and safety planning advice. Human Rights Campaign

• Civil Rights / Leadership Conference – Peaceful Protest & Safety Resources (PDF) — A large collection of resources and links. Leadership Conference

• ACLU-AZ – What If I’m Attending a Protest (Know Your Rights PDF) — Arizona-adapted version of protest rights. ACLU of Arizona

Below you’ll find trusted organizations across Arizona providing food support in preparation of the sudden loss of SNAP funding during this Government shutdown in and around district AZ-01.

Key Statewide Networks

• Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) – A statewide coalition linking 5 regional food banks and nearly 1,000 food pantries & agencies. They serve over 700,000 food-insecure people across all 15 counties in the state.  

Link: azfoodbanks.org

• United Food Bank – Operates over 120 food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites across Arizona.  

Link: unitedfoodbank.org

• St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance – One of the oldest food banks in Arizona; they partner with 600+ organizations and provide mobile food box deliveries in Maricopa, Yavapai & Pinal Counties.  

Link: stmarysfoodbank.org

• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona – Serves Tucson and southern Arizona with emergency groceries, prepared meals and resource maps.  

Link: communityfoodbank.org

Arizona’s veterans have served our nation with honor, courage, and sacrifice — and now it’s our duty to serve them. Too many of our heroes face barriers to healthcare, housing, and employment after returning home. Rick McCartney believes that when we invest in those who’ve defended our freedoms, we strengthen our communities and our nation. Together, we can make sure no veteran is left behind — not on our watch.

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Ways to Help Arizona’s Veterans

1. Support Local Veteran Services · Learn more or volunteer with the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS), which connects veterans and families to benefits, housing, and healthcare. · Support U.S.VETS – Phoenix, providing housing, counseling, and workforce programs for homeless and at-risk veterans. · Visit the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at ASU, offering academic and personal support to Arizona’s student veterans.

2. Advocate for Policy Change · Join Rick in calling for full funding of VA Healthcare and veterans housing programs. · Contact your representatives through Congress.gov to urge stronger oversight and faster benefit processing for Arizona’s veterans.

3. Hire and Empower Veterans

· Businesses can learn how to recruit and retain veterans through Arizona@Work’s Veterans Services. · Support veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs across Arizona.

4. End Veteran Homelessness

· Donate or volunteer with MANA House (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force), a peer-support community for homeless and formerly homeless veterans. · Help provide housing or emotional support through Soldier’s Best Friend, pairing veterans with trained service and therapy dogs.

5. Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention · Share and promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — dial 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

· Encourage veterans to explore resources through Make the Connection, a VA platform for peer support and mental health services.

6. Honor and Connect

· Volunteer or visit at one of Arizona’s State Veterans Homes in Phoenix, Tucson, or Yuma. · Participate in local veterans events through the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society and Arizona Coalition for Military Families.