Gilbert Chamber Candidate Endorsement

Dear Candidates,

On behalf of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, thank you for your participation in our 2026 candidate engagement and endorsement process. We appreciate the time, effort, and thoughtfulness each of you invested in completing interviews, sharing your perspectives, and engaging with Gilbert's business community.

The Chamber's endorsement process is designed to help business leaders and stakeholders better understand the candidates seeking to serve our community. Through candidate interviews and member-driven evaluations, we aim to identify candidates whose positions, priorities, and leadership most closely align with the Chamber's mission to advance a strong, vibrant, and competitive business environment.

Following the completion of our evaluation process, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the following candidates:

Gilbert Town Council 

• Chuck Bongiovanni

• Joel Coen

• Jim Torgeson

• A fourth candidate was not endorsed

  
  

Legislative District 13

• Senate: Julie Willoughby

• House: Kevin Hartke

• House: a second candidate was not endorsed

  
  

Legislative District 14

• Senate: Stephanie Walsh

• House: Tyler Farnsworth

• House: Laurin Hendrix

  
  

Congressional District 5

• Chris James

  
  

While not every candidate receives an endorsement, we want to emphasize that participation in this process is valued and appreciated. The Chamber is committed to maintaining productive relationships with all candidates and elected officials, regardless of endorsement status. Our community benefits when leaders engage in thoughtful dialogue.

We encourage all candidates to remain engaged with the Chamber and the business community throughout the election season and beyond. We welcome opportunities to continue conversations, share business perspectives, and work collaboratively on issues that impact Gilbert's future.

Thank you again for your willingness to serve our community. We wish each of you the very best in your campaign and look forward to future opportunities to work together.

Sincerely,