Running for LD20 State Senate
Alma Hernandez is a proud Tucson native, born and raised on the city’s south side and a graduate of Sunnyside School District. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Care, Health and Society with a minor in Public Health from the University of Arizona, followed by a Master of Public Health. She also completed advanced training in biostatistics and epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing on evidence-based policy and social epidemiology.
At age 14, Alma survived a brutal attack that exposed her to inequities within the criminal justice system and left her with lasting spinal injuries. This experience shaped her lifelong commitment to justice and advocacy. She has championed education, women’s rights, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform.
Alma has served in numerous leadership roles, including mental health advocacy, student organizing, and Democratic Party leadership. A seasoned campaign manager and former delegate to the Democratic National Convention, she has worked to elect progressive leaders across Southern Arizona. As a public health professional, she has supported underserved communities locally and abroad, including work in Ghana and Panama. She remains deeply engaged in her community and public service.
Alma is currently serving her third term in the Arizona State House and is running for the State Senate in 2026.
Check out her website here