Brian Fernandez
State Senator - District 23
Democratic
http://www.briansfernandez.com
Brian Fernandez was born and raised in Yuma. He is a proven leader who founded a software company and spent his career creating realistic solutions for complex problems. In November 2021, he was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives seat vacated by his mother, Charlene Fernandez. Brian attended Arizona's public schools and graduated from Arizona State University. He believes that a strong public education, along with public/private partnerships in job training, are the keys to success. He helped negotiate a 1 billion dollar increase for public education as well as over 5 million dollars for Northern Arizona University to bring several undergrad degrees to southwestern Arizona. As a member of the Transportation Committee, Brian obtained millions of dollars to expand Jack Rabbit Trail in the West Valley, the I-10 in both the West and East valley, and Cesar Chavez Boulevard in San Luis. Brian helped negotiate over 1 billion dollars to secure water sources, create a plant mitigation program along the Gila River, and protect our agricultural lands. Brian is committed to serving the people of Legislative District 23 and humbly asks for your vote this November.
Gary Garcia Snyder
State Senator - District 23
Republican
http://www.snyder4arizona.com
Brian Fernandez was hand-picked by his mom for this Senate seat, she then lent him $20,000 to campaign. Almost 90% of his donations are from CA, NY, DC, and Chicago, or lobbyists/PACs. He's endorsed by Planned Parenthood, supports abortion up to the moment of delivery, and wants to defund our police. Brian admits he hasn't lived in our district for the last 7 years and he came back just to be appointed to his Mom's seat. Our Senate seat isn't the property of one family, to pass around and take turns with. The seat belongs to We The People, and WE DESERVE BETTER! I've spent my life working in and for our community. I've lived in Mexico and am bi-lingual, which helps me to represent our entire district. I'm pro-schools, pro-family, and pro-public safety. We need good jobs, safe neighborhoods, improved infrastructure, lower gas/food prices, mental health programs, and a State Senator who serves the people with integrity. No more radical ideas that hurt our kids, our communities and threatened our way of life. I ask for your vote so I can go and fix what hasn't been done since the Fernandez family took over!
Jesus Lugo Jr.
State Representative - District 23
Democratic
https://www.jesuslugojr4arizona.com
I decided to run as a state representative is because I represent the values, morals, and work ethic of my community. I will bring leadership to LD23, which will improve the lives of working families, children, the elderly, the sick, and the poor. I will be a leader that will bring our people together and make us stronger. The issues that matter to me are education, mental health,substance abuse and victims of domestic violence.I will also fight to provide more resources for our middle class.
Michele Pena
State Representative - District 23
Republican
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Mariana Sandoval
State Representative - District 23
Democratic
http://www.SandovalForAZ.com
My family moved to Arizona 15 years ago, this is where we chose to raise our family. If you allow me the opportunity to serve you as State Representative, I will work to make Arizona a place where all people feel welcomed and are able to thrive. I've had the honor of serving my community through my career, volunteer service, as community organizer, and elected school board member (Agua Fria UHSD). We've had the same party leading Arizona since the Vietnam War; this is simply not working for families today. We've got big challenges in Arizona including education, affordable healthcare/housing, need for a living wage, voter suppression and prolonged drought. Our district needs someone with the experience and commitment to tackle these challenges. But nothing will be addressed until we elect new leadership. If elected, I will take on those challenges, beginning with public education funding and educator pay. Arizona needs trusted servant-leaders with values and integrity that reflect our working-class. We need representatives who understand and put the needs of the voters above their own interests. I commit to be that representative for you and your family. I hope to earn your vote, so that together, we can build a better Arizona for all!