League of Women Voters of Arizona Statement on Political Violence
The League of Women Voters of Arizona strongly condemns all acts of political violence. As an organization committed to defending democracy, we are heartbroken by the recent tragedies targeting elected officials and public servants.
We grieve the devastating shootings in Minnesota that took the lives of an elected official and her husband and left two others injured. We are also deeply concerned by last week’s incident in Tucson, where gunfire was directed near the home office of a congressional candidate.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Hortman and Hoffman families, and to the communities they served with courage and integrity. This loss is heavy on our hearts and we mourn alongside Minnesotans, Arizonans, and all Americans who believe in a safe and functioning democracy.
These were targeted attacks on individuals who chose to serve their communities through public office. When leaders are attacked, we all suffer. Political violence undermines trust, discourages civic participation, and threatens the very foundation of our democracy. In a healthy democracy, we resolve differences through dialogue and elections—not through threats, intimidation, or violence.
We call on all Arizonans to stand united in defense of our democratic values. Let us reject fear and hatred, and recommit ourselves to building a society where every voice can be heard safely, and those who serve the public can do so without fear.
Political violence has no place in our system. Democracy demands our courage, our compassion, and our collective resolve.
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Sincerely,
On Behalf of the LWVAZ Executive Committee