Proudly served Arizona's 8th District in the United States Congress 2007-2012. Co-founded @GIFFORDS_org. Aphasia advocate. Married to @CaptMarkKelly.

Tucson, Arizona
Joined June 2009
My friend @SpeakerPelosi has served our country with grit, courage, and integrity. She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that. We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
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What a huge victory for public safety in Virginia 👏👏👏 Congratulations to every gun safety champion who held and flipped important seats to regain this gun safety majority. Now it’s time to get to work and pass the laws we know save lives and fight crime.
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
Red flag laws save lives. We’re glad to see this ballot measure pass tonight, two years after a shooter killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Lewiston. Now, Mainers will have an additional tool in place to keep their loved ones who are a danger to themselves or others from accessing a gun in a time of crisis.
🚨Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger bangordailynews.com/2025/11/…
Thrilled to congratulate @MikieSherrill on her victory as New Jersey’s governor! From serving her state to standing up for commonsense solutions to gun violence, Mikie’s leadership inspires hope. I can’t wait to see all she will do for the people of New Jersey. 💙
Congratulations to the next governor of New Jersey, @MikieSherrill, on your major victory! Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect and expand New Jersey’s lifesaving gun safety laws.
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Congratulations to my friend @SpanbergerForVA on her historic victory as Virginia’s first female governor. Abigail’s courage, integrity, and compassion have always inspired me. I know she’ll continue to lead with heart and fight for safer, stronger communities across Virginia.
Congratulations Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger on your decisive win! Virginians across the commonwealth have made it clear that they are sick and tired of gun safety bills being blocked by Governor Youngkin. They demanded change at the ballot box, and now will finally have a governor who puts public safety ahead of partisanship.
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Happy Election Day from Loudon County, VA! Only a few hours left to support my friend @SpanbergerForVA to be Virginia’s next governor and elect new champions like @McAuliff4VA. Make your voice heard and vote!
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Last stop for today: Alexandria, VA! I’m proud to have met so many people — from grandmas who have long been demanding better from our elected leaders, to little ones who dream of going to school without the fear of gun violence. @SpanbergerForVA and @SenatorHashmi will fight for every Virginian in Richmond.
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The folks I met today in Springfield, VA are the real heroes for all their work to build safer communities. Let’s finish strong and elect @SpanbergerforVA tomorrow 💪
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Mark and I are proud to be in Virginia today with volunteers giving it their all to elect @SpanbergerForVA. With just one day to go, make sure you have your plan to vote for leaders who will fight for a safer Virginia for all. Let’s get it done! 📍Fairfax, VA
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
Safety is on the ballot in New Jersey, and the choice for governor is clear. Rep. @MikieSherrill is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who has consistently put partisan politics over public safety. NJ can’t afford to move backwards.
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Seven years later and my heart continues to ache for the 11 people killed and 6 others injured at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue. They were shot as they prayed for no other reason than because they were Jewish. Extremist attacks have devastated so many communities across our nation, but my Jewish faith has taught me that love will always conquer hate. It’s because of this I know that we will build a future where no one has to fear for their lives in their house of worship. May their memories forever be a blessing.
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
Every family deserves to feel safe, every child deserves to learn without fear, and every community deserves peace. Two months after Annunciation, Minnesota is still grieving — and we are determined to turn our grief into action to protect our children from gun violence.
Today, I joined @Tim_Walz and hundreds of Minnesotans in Waconia for a town hall on preventing gun violence. After the shootings this summer, the governor and state legislative leaders proposed important reform to save lives. We must pass that package, now.
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
From banning assault weapons to closing the state’s ghost gun loophole, Minnesotans are ready to pass commonsense gun laws that can prevent tragedies like the state saw this summer. We’re proud to join @MinnesotaDFL and @GovTimWalz in this fight.
Today, I’m thinking of Lewiston, Maine, where two years ago, a night of bowling, corn hole, and catching up with neighbors turned deadly because a dangerous person had a gun. Eighteen people were killed, 13 others were wounded, and an entire community was irrevocably changed. Maine has made progress, but there’s more to do. Leaders must act decisively to protect communities and honor the victims, survivors, and their families.
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks. Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
Heartbreaking: D’Uwan Morgan, 14, was fatally struck earlier this month by a stray bullet while playing video games in his bedroom. D’Uwan had his whole future ahead of him. Our hearts are with his family as they grieve this unimaginable tragedy. people.com/boy-killed-by-str…
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Over 700,000 southern Arizonans still don’t have representation in Congress, more than three weeks after we elected @AdelitaForAZ. Democracy means honoring the will of the people. @SpeakerJohnson must do the right thing and swear her in so she can get to work.
Gabrielle Giffords retweeted
All across the state, I meet New Jerseyans who are fighters — full of grit and who hold their heads high and stand up for what they believe. @GabbyGiffords has never backed down from a fight, and I’m honored to have her by our side on the road to November.