She sold MAGA merch. Now she’s running for governor as a Green Party candidate.

By: Caitlin Sievers

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,545

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Risa Lombardo was a Republican precinct committeeman until days before she filed a statement of interest to run for Arizona governor as a Green Party candidate in 2026.

In 2023, Lombardo was hawking “Kari Won” buttons and supporting far-right Republican campaigns, alongside her husband Michael Lombardo, who remains a Republican precinct committeeman for Legislative District 2.

The Arizona Green Party says Risa Lombardo’s candidacy is a sham.

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