Former Arizona Rep Leezah Sun Joins Green Party Candidate William Pounds for 2026 Governor Race
Former Arizona State Representative Leezah Sun has joined forces with Green Party gubernatorial candidate William Pounds for the 2026 Arizona governor's race. The two met to discuss forming a Green Party ticket for the July 21, 2026 primary election.
Former Arizona State Representative Leezah Sun has teamed up with Green Party candidate William Pounds to form a ticket for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The two politicians recently met to discuss their collaboration for the Green Party primary.
Sun's political career has been marked by controversy. She faced near-expulsion from the Arizona Legislature and accusations of using her position to intimidate and threaten others. Despite this troubled history, she has announced her intention to run for governor.
Pounds, described as a Green Party activist and podcast host, is already running in the Green Party primary scheduled for July 21, 2026. He faces competition from Risa Lombardo, a former Maricopa County Treasurer, also seeking the Green Party nomination.
The 2026 Arizona governor's race is shaping up to include candidates from multiple parties. Beyond the Green Party primary, other third-party candidates include Libertarian Barry Hess and Arizona Independent Party candidates Teri Hourihan and Hugh Lytle.
This partnership represents an attempt by both politicians to build momentum in what will likely be a crowded field of gubernatorial candidates.
This partnership could shake up Arizona's political landscape by bringing together a former state lawmaker with a third-party candidate. Arizona voters will see new options beyond traditional Republican and Democratic choices in the governor's race.
Watch for the Green Party primary election on July 21, 2026, and further announcements about their campaign platform.
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