EndorsedIn office
Ed Hermes
Running for Councilmember District 4, Phoenix City Council District 4, in Phoenix, AZ
Why we endorsed Ed Hermes
Ed puts "Yes" front and center for his campaign, including "Yes" to housing. His commitment to making Phoenix a more affordable place for everyone to live earned him our endorsement.
About Ed Hermes
Ed Hermes is a lawyer and community activist running for Phoenix City Council District 4. He grew up on a farm in rural Illinois, moved to Arizona as a child, worked his way through Arizona State University, where he served as student representative on the Arizona Board of Regents, and then through law school. He moved to midtown Phoenix in 2013. As an attorney he has represented tenants facing eviction for free and sued Joe Arpaio over civil rights violations. He won a seat on the Osborn Elementary School District Governing Board in 2020, where his term runs through December 2028, and served as a neighborhood association president. He lives in midtown Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Offices held
- 2021–now
- Osborn Elementary School District Governing Board MemberIn office
Endorsing chapter
Voter guides
Arizona general electionTue, Nov 3, 2026
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