Endorsed by federal politicians including Congressman Jack Bergman, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Congessman Mike Bost, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Morgan Luttrell, and Congressman Rich McCormick.

Endorsed by political action committees (PAC) and organizations such as the SEAL PAC, the Arizona Veteran's PAC, Veterans for Trump, and the East Valley Young Republican Organization.

Endorsed by politicians in Arizona including Karrin Taylor Robson, Nick Meyers, Mark Brnovich, Kevin Thompson, and Terry Roe. He has received endorsements from numerous Arizona State House Members such as Anthony Kern, Travis Grantham, Julia Wiloughby, Jeff Weninger, and Walt Blackman.

- Endorsed by federal politicians including Congressman Jack Bergman, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Congessman Mike Bost, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Morgan Luttrell, and Congressman Rich McCormick.
- Endorsed by political action committees (PAC) and organizations such as the SEAL PAC, the Arizona Veteran's PAC, Veterans for Trump, and the East Valley Young Republican Organization.
- Endorsed by politicians in Arizona including Karrin Taylor Robson, Nick Meyers, Mark Brnovich, Kevin Thompson, and Terry Roe. He has received endorsements from numerous Arizona State House Members such as Anthony Kern, Travis Grantham, Julia Wiloughby, Jeff Weninger, and Walt Blackman.

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Kelly was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is married with two children. He is the founder of the Maricopa County Republican Veterans Club.

Kelly is a business owner who operates two Melting Pot franchises and his own restaurant concept, BKD’s Backyard Joint in Chandler. Prior to his career in the restaurant business, he served in the United States Marine Corps.

Kelly Cooper previously ran for US Representative in Congressional District 4 in 2022 but did not win.

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Believes in reducing taxes, cutting government regulation, and limiting government intervention in free markets to fuel economic growth and job creation. Plans to balance the budget and reduce public spending to address national debt and deficit.

Believes in "individual responsibility and free market principles," supports lowering taxes, reducing government regulation, and limiting government intervention to foster economic growth and job creation.

Believes the Biden administration's failure to address inflation will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.

Believes the Biden administration has failed to address inflation which will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.

Believes in reducing inflation by increasing domestic oil production and supporting pro-growth strategies to lower supply chain costs. Plans to protect Social Security and Medicare while helping future generations achieve the American Dream.

Believes the Biden administration's failure to address inflation is leading to a recession. Opposes raising taxes during a recession, calling it "a dangerous policy for our country."

Believes in "common sense solutions" to lower supply chain costs and boost the American economy. Supports pro-growth strategies to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the American dream.

Supports strategies such as domestic oil production to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the "American dream."

Believes small business owners are being squeezed by rising rents. Supports reducing regulations and taxes to help small businesses thrive.

- Believes in "individual responsibility and free market principles," supports lowering taxes, reducing government regulation, and limiting government intervention to foster economic growth and job creation.
- Believes the Biden administration has failed to address inflation which will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.
- Supports strategies such as domestic oil production to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the "American dream."
- Believes small business owners are being squeezed by rising rents. Supports reducing regulations and taxes to help small businesses thrive.

Economy

Believes addressing mental health issues is crucial and supports increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Wants to address mental health issues and improve resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Believes in increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment. Supports providing better access to healthcare and addressing the growing mental health crisis.

Believes addressing mental health issues is crucial and supports increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry due to understaffing and resource shortages.

- Wants to address mental health issues and improve resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Healthcare

Opposes nationalizing local government programs.

Said, "Instead of addressing these issues head on...the far left in Congress are working to nationalize our elections. This one size fits all approach would be a disaster for Arizona…it’s not about integrity, it’s a power grab, plain and simple."

- Opposes nationalizing local government programs.
- Said, "Instead of addressing these issues head on...the far left in Congress are working to nationalize our elections. This one size fits all approach would be a disaster for Arizona…it’s not about integrity, it’s a power grab, plain and simple."

Voting & Elections

Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement and mental health services. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.

Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.

Believes in the necessity of the Second Amendment for defense and representation. Said, "the second amendment is not negotiable, and always [will] defend it."

Believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. Said, "When the represented have no defense they are not represented, they are subjected."

Opposes gun control and believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. 

- Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.
- Opposes gun control and believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. 

Public Safety

Believes in providing educational freedom and parental rights, supporting school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships.

Believes in "providing educational freedom and parental rights" to ensure parents can choose the best education for their children. Supports school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships to improve educational access for families from lower-income backgrounds.

- Believes in providing educational freedom and parental rights, supporting school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships.

Education

Believes in securing borders for national security and modernizing immigration to support industries. Supports a fair approach to address undocumented migrants and a robust guest worker system.

Believes veterans deserve unwavering support for their service and commitment. Plans to improve the system to better address issues like PTSD, homelessness, and suicide among veterans.

Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," played politics with the border crisis, and endangered national security. Supports strong immigration policies, robust military, and veterans' care.

Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," "played politics" with the "border crisis," and endangered national security. 

Believes "open borders = crime and chaos." Supports strong immigration policies, veterans' welfare, and a robust military.

- Believes in securing borders for national security and modernizing immigration to support industries. Supports a fair approach to address undocumented migrants and a robust guest worker system.
- Believes veterans deserve unwavering support for their service and commitment. Plans to improve the system to better address issues like PTSD, homelessness, and suicide among veterans.
- Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," "played politics" with the "border crisis," and endangered national security. 

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports investing in alternative energy sources like hydraulic, solar, and wind to provide cleaner fuel options and reduce oil dependency.

Supports building and upgrading oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.

Wants to build and revitalize oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.

Supports "common-sense solutions" for water issues, including desalination, water piping, and modernizing water technologies. Believes these measures will create economic growth and high-wage jobs.

Supports an "all of the above" approach to water rights, including desalinization, water transfers, and technological improvements to balance economic development, environmental protection, and property rights.

Believes nuclear power is a clean and efficient energy source that can reduce dependence on oil.

Supports an "all of the above" energy strategy to ensure a reliable and diverse energy supply, including nuclear power.

Believes in balancing economic development, environmental protection, and private property rights to ensure water availability for future generations. Supports an "all of the above" approach to secure water resources for Arizona and Western states.

Believes the U.S. should lead the global energy market by adopting a sensible approach and fostering teamwork. Plans to "do the right thing, not the easy thing" to create real change.

Believes a comprehensive approach to energy independence is crucial for ensuring a reliable and diverse energy supply in the U.S., including nuclear energy.

Believes the U.S. must lead in the global energy market by taking a "common-sense approach" and emphasizes teamwork and listening to others to create impactful change.

- Supports investing in alternative energy sources like hydraulic, solar, and wind to provide cleaner fuel options and reduce oil dependency.
- Wants to build and revitalize oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.
- Supports "common-sense solutions" for water issues, including desalination, water piping, and modernizing water technologies. Believes these measures will create economic growth and high-wage jobs.
- Believes nuclear power is a clean and efficient energy source that can reduce dependence on oil.

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