Elected Officials
Meet the elected officials and candidates supported by Arizona List!
Katie Hobbs
As the Senate Minority Leader, Katie Hobbs led the Arizona Democratic Caucus in their tough fight against extremist legislation that
Kris Mayes
During her time as an Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Kris Mayes’ leadership helped create tens of thousands of high-paying jobs, saved
Lela Alston
Lela credits Arizona’s kindergarten through university education system for making the difference in her ability to help others. As a
Theresa Hatathlie-Delmar
LD6 State Senate Senator Hatathlie has worked with youth in the Navajo Department of Workforce Development in Tuba City, Arizona
Lauren Kuby
LD8 State Senate Lauren Kuby, a former two-term councilmember and vice mayor in Tempe, is a long-time advocate for consumer,
Kiana Sears
Kiana Sears is a community advocate, engaged ASU Sun Devil, nonprofit community leader, and an Arizona seasoned public policy professional.
Mitzi Epstein
LD12 State Senate Senate Minority Leader Mitzi Epstein represents our community full time, with a caring, collaborative, positive approach. She
Priya Sundareshan
Priya Sundareshan was born & raised in the LD18 district. She teaches natural resources law at the University of Arizona, and previously advocated for sustainable fisheries with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Rosanna Gabaldón
LD21 Senate Rosanna Gabaldón is a dedicated public servant and an experienced legislator. She arrived in Sahuarita in 2004 and
Sally Ann Gonzales
LD20 State Senate Representative Sally Ann Gonzales has a long history of public service. Prior to her election to the
Eva Diaz
LD22 Senate. Dr. Eva Diaz. has served in the Arizona State Senate since 2022. She is a tireless fighter for
Analise Ortiz
Analise Ortiz is a Latina civil rights activist and a former journalist running to represent Maryvale and Glendale in the Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 24.
Stephanie Simacek
LD2 State House Stephanie’s journey began in Oregon, where she was educated by remarkable teachers who instilled in her a
Sarah Liguori
LD5 State House Sarah Liguori, an Arizona native with strong ties across the state, is a seasoned professional in finance,
Mae Peshlakai
LD6 House Mae Peshlakai is Dine’; Tangle People Clan and born for the Deer Water Clan, Maternal grandfather Salt Clan
Lorena Austin
LD9 State House Lorena Austin is a 5th generation Arizonan whose lifelong love for advocacy and leadership has been rooted
Junelle Cavero
LD11 State House My name is Junelle Cavero, and I am honored to be running as a Democrat for State
Stacey Travers
Stacey was born in the birthplace of democracy, Athens, Greece to a U.S. Military father and Greek mother. Coming from a family with a history of military service, she knew she wanted to serve her country and did so proudly as an electronic warfare Russian intelligence interceptor/analyst in the U.S. Army.
Patty Contreras
Patty Contreras is a native Arizonan; her family has been in Arizona for over 100 years. Originally from Somerton, near Yuma, she has lived in the Phoenix valley 40+ years and in Legislative District 12 over 30 years.
Nancy Gutierrez
Nancy Gutierrez has lived most of her life in Arizona. She attended NAU and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a math emphasis. She has lived all over Arizona including Phoenix, Sierra Vista, as a military spouse and teacher, and Tucson since 2007.
Betty Villegas
LD20 House Betty Villegas is a third-generation and lifelong resident of Pima County. With 25 years of dedicated public service,
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton grew up in Northern Arizona. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA and serves as a Parish Associate at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church.
Consuelo Hernandez
Consuelo Hernandez is on a mission to make things better for the people of Tucson and Pima County. After graduating with a degree in Global Health, Consuelo dedicated her career to mentoring at-risk youth and has spent the last decade fighting for education equity in Tucson and Pima County.