Kai Newkirk

Kai Newkirk is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 4 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 4, Arizona.

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Also running: Jerone Davison, Zuhdi Jasser, Greg Stanton, Tisha Benoit, John Fillmore.

Kai Newkirk is a lifelong progressive organizer, co-chair of the Arizona Democratic Party's Progressive Council, and founder of Tempe's 'For All' center for nonviolent action. Identifying as a democratic socialist, he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Greg Stanton for Arizona's 4th Congressional District. His platform advocates for Medicare For All, universal childcare, disbanding ICE, ending U.S. military aid to Israel, and tuition-free public college. He rejects Corporate PAC, AIPAC, and billionaire-funded super PAC donations, relying on grassroots support to make life affordable for all.