Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10), Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13), Representative Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Representative Adam Smith (WA-09) announced their endorsement of Andrei Cherny in Arizona’s First Congressional District
PHOENIX – Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10), Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13), Representative Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Representative Adam Smith (WA-09) announced their endorsement of Andrei Cherny in Arizona’s First Congressional District. Rep. Schneider is a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Frontline Vice-Chair and is one of ten Congressional Members to serve on the New Democrat Coalition Leadership team. Rep. Nickel is a member of the New Democrat Affordable Housing Task Force, and was elected to Congress in one of the most closely-contested races last cycle. Rep. Moulton is a former Marine Corps officer and Iraq war veteran and was first elected to Congress in 2014. Rep. Smith is the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee and a member of the NewDemocrat Coalition.
“I know how to run and win tough races and work across the aisle to solve our most difficult problems,” said Congressman Schnieder. “That’s why I am endorsing Andrei Cherny in Arizona’s First Congressional District. Andrei Cherny is a dedicated public servant with the proven track record we needed in Congress. Andrei has shown he will put Arizonans first and is focused on delivering on the issues that matter most. I look forward to working with Andrei in Congress.”
“I’m proud to endorse Andrei for his race to unseat David Schweikert,” said Congressman Nickel. “I’ve known Andrei for over twenty years, and I know he is a dependable leader who will be ready to serve in Congress on day one. Not only is he building a campaign strong enough to win a competitive district, I know Democrats can trust Andrei to deliver results and be a leader in Congress fighting for his district.
“Andrei is a dedicated servant leader who has a long history of serving our country and his community in Arizona. Whether serving in uniform, or as an Assistant Attorney General, Andrei has put his duty to serve front and center. I am proud to endorse him in his race for Congress and look forward to serving with him,” said Congressman Moulton.
“I’ve known Andrei since I was first elected to Congress almost 30 years ago – Andrei is the Democrat we need in Congress to protect our most fundamental freedoms and fight the climate crisis. Now more than ever, Congress needs leaders like Andrei who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to protecting our democracy and fundamental freedoms,” said Congressman Smith.
“I’m honored to have the support of Representatives Schnieder, Nickel, Moulton, and Smith in my campaign for Congress,” said Cherny. “As strong Democrats, they understand how to win competitive races while delivering real results. We’re building a campaign strong enough to defeat Davis Schweikert and protect our most fundamental freedoms.”Andrei Cherny is a former U.S. Navy reserve officer, Arizona Assistant Attorney General, and CEO of a climate change-fighting business. Andrei and his wife Stephanie are raising their two kids in Phoenix, where they have lived for the past two decades. To learn more, visit www.AndreiForArizona.com.
