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Statewide
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools in the Roosevelt School District and Phoenix Union High School District, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools in the Roosevelt School District and Phoenix Union High School District, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools in the Roosevelt School District and Phoenix Union High School District, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
Legislative District 21
Miranda Lopez graduated from the University of Arizona in 2018 and began working in grassroots organizing with the statewide Democratic coordinated campaign. By 2021, Miranda was Executive Director of the Pima County Democratic Party, where she focused on building local party and data infrastructure, supporting candidates, and strengthening community engagement across Southern Arizona. Miranda has worked with the Arizona Students’ Association and United Campus Workers, and graduated with a Masters in Public Administration in May of 2025. She is running to reinvest in public education, protect our water, land and air, and make housing affordable. Miranda is endorsed by CWA, DSA, Working Families Party, and more organizations.
Miranda Lopez graduated from the University of Arizona in 2018 and began working in grassroots organizing with the statewide Democratic coordinated campaign. By 2021, Miranda was Executive Director of the Pima County Democratic Party, where she focused on building local party and data infrastructure, supporting candidates, and strengthening community engagement across Southern Arizona. Miranda has worked with the Arizona Students’ Association and United Campus Workers, and graduated with a Masters in Public Administration in May of 2025. She is running to reinvest in public education, protect our water, land and air, and make housing affordable. Miranda is endorsed by CWA, DSA, Working Families Party, and more organizations.
Miranda Lopez graduated from the University of Arizona in 2018 and began working in grassroots organizing with the statewide Democratic coordinated campaign. By 2021, Miranda was Executive Director of the Pima County Democratic Party, where she focused on building local party and data infrastructure, supporting candidates, and strengthening community engagement across Southern Arizona. Miranda has worked with the Arizona Students’ Association and United Campus Workers, and graduated with a Masters in Public Administration in May of 2025. She is running to reinvest in public education, protect our water, land and air, and make housing affordable. Miranda is endorsed by CWA, DSA, Working Families Party, and more organizations.
State Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is an ordained Presbyterian minister whose deep faith and love for her community have driven her to community service. As Executive Director of Montlure Presbyterian Church Camp, Stephanie served children from across Arizona. She spent years supporting the Tucson Unified School Districts, including substitute teaching and coaching, and serving on TUSD’s Family Life Curriculum Committee, reviewing curriculum to ensure it was inclusive and relevant to the well-being of all students. After the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, and the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling that reinstated the 1864 anti-abortion law, Stephanie was ready with HB2677 to repeal that archaic legislation. Stahl Hamilton is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
State Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is an ordained Presbyterian minister whose deep faith and love for her community have driven her to community service. As Executive Director of Montlure Presbyterian Church Camp, Stephanie served children from across Arizona. She spent years supporting the Tucson Unified School Districts, including substitute teaching and coaching, and serving on TUSD’s Family Life Curriculum Committee, reviewing curriculum to ensure it was inclusive and relevant to the well-being of all students. After the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, and the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling that reinstated the 1864 anti-abortion law, Stephanie was ready with HB2677 to repeal that archaic legislation. Stahl Hamilton is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
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State Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is an ordained Presbyterian minister whose deep faith and love for her community have driven her to community service. As Executive Director of Montlure Presbyterian Church Camp, Stephanie served children from across Arizona. She spent years supporting the Tucson Unified School Districts, including substitute teaching and coaching, and serving on TUSD’s Family Life Curriculum Committee, reviewing curriculum to ensure it was inclusive and relevant to the well-being of all students. After the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, and the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling that reinstated the 1864 anti-abortion law, Stephanie was ready with HB2677 to repeal that archaic legislation. Stahl Hamilton is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
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