PRESS RELEASE: RightCount Arizona Expands Leadership Advisory Council to Strengthen Statewide Election Confidence Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2025

Phoenix, AZ — RightCount Arizona today announced the expansion of its Leadership Advisory Council, adding a diverse group of civic, business, and community leaders committed to strengthening public confidence in Arizona’s elections. The Council will provide strategic guidance and community-level insights to help RightCount Arizona continue building partnerships and fostering transparency across the state’s election systems.

“I’m honored to join the Leadership Advisory Council of RightCount. RightCount is a principled organization dedicated to honoring America’s Founding, upholding our Constitution, and ensuring that every legal vote is counted. In a time when trust in our democratic institutions is under attack, RightCount stands as a beacon of integrity and accountability. Their mission reflects the very values I’ve fought for throughout my career in public service, and I’m proud to support their work to preserve the foundations of our great Republic.” – Former Congressman Matt Salmon

RightCount’s Leadership Advisory Council in Arizona:

• Braden Biggs – Fmr. City Councilman & Community Advocate
• Paul Cummings – Veteran & Former GOP Committee Chairman
• Bob Dalpe – Veteran & Community Advocate
• David Eppihimer – Fmr. Chair of Pima County GOP & Small Business Owner
• Robert Graham – Fmr. Chair of Arizona GOP & Small Business Owner
• Marcus Milam – Fmr. Legislative District GOP Chair & County Elections Employee
• Kathy Petsas – Fmr. Legislative District GOP Chair
• Helen Purcell – Fmr. GOP Maricopa County Recorder
• Jessica Roza – Veteran & Public Servant
• Matt Salmon – Fmr. U.S. Congressman
• Josh Stanwitz – Veteran & Former Corrections Officer
• Amanda Tallman – Veteran & Small Business Owner
• John Webster – Veteran & Small Business Owner
• Jason Winsky – Fmr. Law Enforcement Officer

Over the summer, RightCount’s Arizona state chair, former Governor Jan Brewer, was joined by members of the Leadership Advisory Council for a tour of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center (MCTEC). RightCount Arizona was pleased to organize the MCTEC tour to see first-hand how our elections are administered. MCTEC oversees the third largest voting jurisdiction in the United States.

In addition to recruiting and organizing trusted messengers and sharing reforms that build trust in elections, RightCount’s Arizona-based leadership and members of the advisory council will also work to mobilize community voices to support election officials in carrying out their sworn duties.

About RightCount Arizona:

RightCount is a 501(c)(3) entity that conducts research and educates fellow citizens around election integrity issues. To learn more about RightCount’s mission in Arizona and the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of Arizona’s elections, please visit www.rightcount.org/states/arizona/.

Contact: Rudy Cota, rcota@echocanyonconsulting.com