Rachel (Jones) Keshel makes endorsements and comments on Arizona politics via social media

Rachel Jones, Arizona State Representative for 17th District
Rachel Jones, Arizona State Representative for 17th District
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Arizona State Representative Rachel (Jones) Keshel has used her social media platform to make a series of statements regarding political figures and legislative efforts in early February 2026.

On February 3, Jones posted criticism of Gina Swoboda, stating, “Gina Swoboda is a grifter, a fraud, and a liar. Vote for Alex Kolodin for Secretary of State!!!”

Two days later, on February 5, she expressed gratitude toward an individual named Hope and referenced support for legislation: “Hope, I’m honored to know you and inspired by your strength and resilience. Thank you for trusting me to help you with this very important bill! Things like this make all of the other nonsense worth it. This is for Alec and Lydia, who are dancing in heaven with Jesus and”

On February 6, Jones praised Justin Heap in another post: “Justin Heap is a HERO! Pray for this man!!! “

Jones, a Republican elected to the Arizona State House in 2023 representing the state’s 17th House District after replacing Jennifer Pawlik, has been active in state politics since taking office.



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