Small business owner, a mother of 2, and a proud member of the Navajo Nation. Candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Join me! www.ClaraforAZ.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mhcjebjzem2yArizona now ranks in the Top 6 for fastest increases and Top 10 for highest monthly utility bills — and it’s no coincidence. Arizona Corporation Commissioners keep rubber stamping rate hikes. I promise fairness, affordability and real oversight. https://tcf.org/content/commentary/fueling-debt-how-rising-utility-costs-are-overwhelming-american-families/18 Mar 2026 03:13 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcjebjzem2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mgqvjwsa3g2aAPS keeps raising rates while making millions in profit — and Nick Meyers and Kevin Thompson keep rubber-stamping it. They aren’t standing up for families crushed by utility costs. I will. It’s time for new leadership on the Corporation Commission. https://www.paysonroundup.com/opinion/time-for-new-leadership-on-corporation-board/article_55c95df3-94b3-4d85-acf3-13ecfe58a8b9.html11 Mar 2026 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgqvjwsa3g2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mggbx3alsk22I’m honored to have the endorsement of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, a leader who has delivered real results for not only the people of Phoenix but for countless Arizonans. I look forward to working with her to protect Arizonans’ pocketbooks and secure our energy and water futures. www.Claraforaz.com06 Mar 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggbx3alsk22https://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mgbslukbg72aWe don’t need more politicians pushing backward ideas — we need lower bills. I co-founded a company that provides cheap, reliable power for hundreds of Navajo families. We need to make make smart decisions about our energy future. https://pro.stateaffairs.com/az/yellow-sheet/energy/heap-utility-reliability-renewable-energy05 Mar 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgbslukbg72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mfv7vp6qbq2mI hear seniors across Arizona loud and clear: another APS rate hike is too much. While Arizona Corporation Commissioners Nick Meyers and Kevin Thompson fail to show up at hearings, I’m listening. Voters want change. https://www.yourvalley.net/sun-city-west-independent/stories/residents-in-the-sun-cities-opposed-to-utility-rate-hikes-can-have-their-voices-heard,65920328 Feb 2026 02:54 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfv7vp6qbq2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mffezek26c2nI'm proud to be endorsed by the Keep Arizona Blue Student Coalition. Arizona's students are our future. They deserve a Corporation Commission that will fight to lower costs and expand access to clean energy for their futures. Sign my petition here: go.azsos.gov/334421 Feb 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mffezek26c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3meyqf3vcyb2hFamilies are limiting A/C, shifting laundry times and still facing $600 electric bills — while Arizona utilities rake in record profits. I’m fighting to rein in reckless profit hunting and protect families from these seemingly endless rate increases. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/customers-push-back-against-aps-proposed-rate-hike16 Feb 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyqf3vcyb2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mepfxjp5fe2dWhen an elder speaks out against APS’s newest rate hike, you listen. No one should have to choose between groceries, medicine and keeping the lights on. Growing up on the Navajo Nation, I understand this struggle. I’m running to put people before profits. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoenix-grandmother-blasts-proposed-aps-rate-hike-4063672813 Feb 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mepfxjp5fe2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mdj7i5kv422oProud to be endorsed by the Communications Workers of America (CWA)! Arizona workers deserve a Corporation Commission that puts people before profits and holds utilities accountable. I’m ready to fight for working families!28 Jan 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdj7i5kv422ohttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mcl2ztvnxs2lRalph Heap and David Marshall want to blow a $687 million hole in the state budget, while pretending it'll help Arizona families with high energy costs. When elected, @votehillaz.bsky.social and I will actually crack down on rampant utility rate hikes. Read more: https://www.havasunews.com/news/gop-plan-promises-2-3b-electric-payback-but-lets-utilities-keep-the-money/article_9051c1ba-8708-4212-9431-4da769a84d56.html16 Jan 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcl2ztvnxs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3mcl2vvkdas2lCalling a double-digit rate hike a “win” shows how broken utility oversight has become. Arizonans deserve commissioners who will actually push back and protect families. Read my full opinion article here:16 Jan 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcl2vvkdas2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3m7lbqjk5z22jI’m proud to share that I have been endorsed by the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council! Arizona’s skilled trades keep our communities running. They build and repair our power grid, protect workers, and strengthen our state. I’m honored to have their trust.09 Dec 2025 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7lbqjk5z22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3m76o73mric2lHad a wonderful night at the Arizona List Holiday Party. I’m grateful for their endorsement and for all they do to uplift women leaders. Their support strengthens my commitment to affordable, transparent, people-first energy. Sign my petition or chip in $5:https://www.claraforaz.com04 Dec 2025 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76o73mric2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3m6xal6jafk2zI’m so proud to be endorsed by @arizonalist.bsky.social! As a Diné woman and lifelong advocate, I’m ready to bring integrity, accountability, and people-first leadership to the Arizona Corporation Commission. I am so excited for the work ahead! 💛01 Dec 2025 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6xal6jafk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3m6hsbrh7fc2nI’ve spent my career working with tribes, small businesses, and communities to expand opportunity. On the Arizona Corporation Commission, I’ll protect ratepayers, push for the lowest possible utility rates, and build a sustainable energy future. Learn more about me, here: www.claraforaz.com25 Nov 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hsbrh7fc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3m5weet5o2s2wI grew up on the Navajo Nation, without utilities until I was in middle school, and that experience shaped my commitment to expanding access to reliable, affordable utilities. If you believe in accountable, people-first leadership, add your signature and pitch in $5 today. www.claraforaz.com18 Nov 2025 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5weet5o2s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3lyb5aordwk2jI had such a wonderful time at the Navajo Nation Fair & Parade in Window Rock! Being with family, friends & community reminds me why I’m running: to lower costs, add jobs & build a reliable energy future for AZ. ➡️ Sign my petition & give $5: www.ClaraforAZ.com07 Sep 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyb5aordwk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3lxuivaz4oc2xWe should be leading the country when it comes to renewable (energy production), because we have abundant wind and we have abundant sun, and we know that they are reliable and affordable. https://www.kjzz.org/elections/2025-09-02/2-democrats-announce-joint-campaign-for-arizona-corporation-commission02 Sep 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxuivaz4oc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3lxs7dj3i6k23Happy Labor Day! We honor the efforts and sacrifices American workers have made to protect and advance our rights. Today is brought to us by the commitment and spirit of American labor that we need now more than ever.01 Sep 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxs7dj3i6k23https://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3lw7hkeim522hThere are two ways that I need help. The first is to sign my nomination petition which you can do in 3 minutes or less here (just have your driver’s license ready): go.azsos.gov/3344 https://go.azsos.gov/334412 Aug 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7hkeim522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/claraforaz.bsky.social/post/3lw7gvckivk2hMy name is Clara Pratte. I’m a small business owner, a mom of 2 and a proud member of the Navajo Nation - and now a candidate for the AZ Corporation Commission. We must take common-sense solutions to lower costs and restore integrity to the Commission. Join: www.ClaraforAZ.com12 Aug 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:dofgu6plz2iu75rx4itccfgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7gvckivk2h