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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.
State Legislature
Legislative District 8
Brian Garcia was born and raised in Arizona by parents from El Salvador and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Mexico. Upon becoming citizens, they fought to ensure Brian and his brother Aaron had access to opportunities. Brian was the first in his family to graduate from high school, college, graduate school, and earn a law degree - all from our local public schools. He served on the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board, including as president and vice president. Garcia has worked for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and as a Staff Attorney for unaccompanied migrant children. He is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, CWA, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
Brian Garcia was born and raised in Arizona by parents from El Salvador and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Mexico. Upon becoming citizens, they fought to ensure Brian and his brother Aaron had access to opportunities. Brian was the first in his family to graduate from high school, college, graduate school, and earn a law degree - all from our local public schools. He served on the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board, including as president and vice president. Garcia has worked for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and as a Staff Attorney for unaccompanied migrant children. He is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, CWA, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Brian Garcia was born and raised in Arizona by parents from El Salvador and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Mexico. Upon becoming citizens, they fought to ensure Brian and his brother Aaron had access to opportunities. Brian was the first in his family to graduate from high school, college, graduate school, and earn a law degree - all from our local public schools. He served on the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board, including as president and vice president. Garcia has worked for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and as a Staff Attorney for unaccompanied migrant children. He is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, CWA, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Arizona State Senator Lauren Kuby, a former Tempe councilmember and vice mayor, and an ASU Global Futures Scientist, is a long-time advocate for environmental, consumer, and worker protections. She has spent decades fighting against the interests of utilities, developers, and corporations, to advance social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. As a Tempe councilmember, Kuby led efforts for including climate action, affordable housing, equal pay, earned sick days, animal welfare, and transparency. In the Senate, she stands up to ask questions, challenge the majority party, and seek solutions that engage her constituents and the larger community. Kuby is endorsed by AEA, AFSCME, Chispa Arizona,, CWA, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
Arizona State Senator Lauren Kuby, a former Tempe councilmember and vice mayor, and an ASU Global Futures Scientist, is a long-time advocate for environmental, consumer, and worker protections. She has spent decades fighting against the interests of utilities, developers, and corporations, to advance social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. As a Tempe councilmember, Kuby led efforts for including climate action, affordable housing, equal pay, earned sick days, animal welfare, and transparency. In the Senate, she stands up to ask questions, challenge the majority party, and seek solutions that engage her constituents and the larger community. Kuby is endorsed by AEA, AFSCME, Chispa Arizona,, CWA, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Arizona State Senator Lauren Kuby, a former Tempe councilmember and vice mayor, and an ASU Global Futures Scientist, is a long-time advocate for environmental, consumer, and worker protections. She has spent decades fighting against the interests of utilities, developers, and corporations, to advance social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. As a Tempe councilmember, Kuby led efforts for including climate action, affordable housing, equal pay, earned sick days, animal welfare, and transparency. In the Senate, she stands up to ask questions, challenge the majority party, and seek solutions that engage her constituents and the larger community. Kuby is endorsed by AEA, AFSCME, Chispa Arizona,, CWA, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Legislative District 24
Alberto Flores was born and raised in Phoenix in a working-class immigrant family who worked in auto shops. Alberto and his brother had to finish high school online so that they could work full time. By the time Alberto was 16, he was running the shop. Due to his father’s immigration status at the time and the lack of accessible resources in the community, Alberto’s family became subject to predatory loans. Alberto knows the reality that many hard-working families are faced with unfair circumstances. He is running for State Representative to stand up to the corporate interests and politicians making life harder for working families. Alberto is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
Alberto Flores was born and raised in Phoenix in a working-class immigrant family who worked in auto shops. Alberto and his brother had to finish high school online so that they could work full time. By the time Alberto was 16, he was running the shop. Due to his father’s immigration status at the time and the lack of accessible resources in the community, Alberto’s family became subject to predatory loans. Alberto knows the reality that many hard-working families are faced with unfair circumstances. He is running for State Representative to stand up to the corporate interests and politicians making life harder for working families. Alberto is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Alberto Flores was born and raised in Phoenix in a working-class immigrant family who worked in auto shops. Alberto and his brother had to finish high school online so that they could work full time. By the time Alberto was 16, he was running the shop. Due to his father’s immigration status at the time and the lack of accessible resources in the community, Alberto’s family became subject to predatory loans. Alberto knows the reality that many hard-working families are faced with unfair circumstances. He is running for State Representative to stand up to the corporate interests and politicians making life harder for working families. Alberto is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Lisbeth Arescurenaga is mental health advocate, mother, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a community leader, running for State Representative to bring lived experience, compassion, and strong community leadership to the Arizona Legislature. Born in Peru, Lisbeth immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 15. Adjusting to a new country, language, and culture shaped her understanding of how challenging it can be for families to access education, services, and reliable information. For more than 15 years, Lisbeth has worked alongside families, youth, and community leaders to connect communities with resources and support. She is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
Lisbeth Arescurenaga is mental health advocate, mother, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a community leader, running for State Representative to bring lived experience, compassion, and strong community leadership to the Arizona Legislature. Born in Peru, Lisbeth immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 15. Adjusting to a new country, language, and culture shaped her understanding of how challenging it can be for families to access education, services, and reliable information. For more than 15 years, Lisbeth has worked alongside families, youth, and community leaders to connect communities with resources and support. She is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Lisbeth Arescurenaga is mental health advocate, mother, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a community leader, running for State Representative to bring lived experience, compassion, and strong community leadership to the Arizona Legislature. Born in Peru, Lisbeth immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 15. Adjusting to a new country, language, and culture shaped her understanding of how challenging it can be for families to access education, services, and reliable information. For more than 15 years, Lisbeth has worked alongside families, youth, and community leaders to connect communities with resources and support. She is endorsed by Chispa Arizona, LUCHA, Our Voice Our Vote, Sierra Club, Worker Power, Working Families Party, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Analise Ortiz grew up in a family of six kids. Her parents, both educators, taught them the importance of taking care of our community. Analise graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU and went on to become an investigative reporter. After uncovering government corruption and exposing harmful legislation, she realized she wanted to create policy–not just report about it. Analise was first elected to the Arizona legislature in 2022, and has passed a law to protect construction workers from extreme heat by allowing them to begin their shifts earlier in the day, secured historic funding for childcare, affordable housing, and homelessness services, and was named the most Progressive Legislator in 2025 by Progress Arizona. She is endorsed by AFSCME, CWA, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Sierra Club, and many other organizations.
Analise Ortiz grew up in a family of six kids. Her parents, both educators, taught them the importance of taking care of our community. Analise graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU and went on to become an investigative reporter. After uncovering government corruption and exposing harmful legislation, she realized she wanted to create policy–not just report about it. Analise was first elected to the Arizona legislature in 2022, and has passed a law to protect construction workers from extreme heat by allowing them to begin their shifts earlier in the day, secured historic funding for childcare, affordable housing, and homelessness services, and was named the most Progressive Legislator in 2025 by Progress Arizona. She is endorsed by AFSCME, CWA, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Sierra Club, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Analise Ortiz grew up in a family of six kids. Her parents, both educators, taught them the importance of taking care of our community. Analise graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU and went on to become an investigative reporter. After uncovering government corruption and exposing harmful legislation, she realized she wanted to create policy–not just report about it. Analise was first elected to the Arizona legislature in 2022, and has passed a law to protect construction workers from extreme heat by allowing them to begin their shifts earlier in the day, secured historic funding for childcare, affordable housing, and homelessness services, and was named the most Progressive Legislator in 2025 by Progress Arizona. She is endorsed by AFSCME, CWA, UFCW, UNITE HERE, Sierra Club, and many other organizations.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Encanto Precinct Justice Court
Deborah Ann Begay comes from a long line of Indigenous warriors and served twenty years in the United States Naval Reserves in their honor. Deborah is a Two Spirit parent of three children,
and was recently ordained a Deacon with New Hope UCC in Phoenix. As the Moon Valley precinct’s former Justice of the Peace, Deborah reduced traffic fines by allowing community service instead, and gave people their fair day in court by setting hearings before warrants are issued. As Encanto Justice of the Peace, Deborah will continue working to create a more equitable system of justice, including helping people find resources to pay their rent and prioritizing issuing orders of protection on a timely basis. Begay is endorsed by the National Organization for Women.
Deborah Ann Begay comes from a long line of Indigenous warriors and served twenty years in the United States Naval Reserves in their honor. Deborah is a Two Spirit parent of three children,
and was recently ordained a Deacon with New Hope UCC in Phoenix. As the Moon Valley precinct’s former Justice of the Peace, Deborah reduced traffic fines by allowing community service instead, and gave people their fair day in court by setting hearings before warrants are issued. As Encanto Justice of the Peace, Deborah will continue working to create a more equitable system of justice, including helping people find resources to pay their rent and prioritizing issuing orders of protection on a timely basis. Begay is endorsed by the National Organization for Women.
Deborah Ann Begay comes from a long line of Indigenous warriors and served twenty years in the United States Naval Reserves in their honor. Deborah is a Two Spirit parent of three children,
and was recently ordained a Deacon with New Hope UCC in Phoenix. As the Moon Valley precinct’s former Justice of the Peace, Deborah reduced traffic fines by allowing community service instead, and gave people their fair day in court by setting hearings before warrants are issued. As Encanto Justice of the Peace, Deborah will continue working to create a more equitable system of justice, including helping people find resources to pay their rent and prioritizing issuing orders of protection on a timely basis. Begay is endorsed by the National Organization for Women.