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Richard Andrade
State Senator - District 22
Democratic
https://www.richandrade.org
I serve because we need a blue-collar worker, a Union Dues Paying member to represent working families. I have been watching my Union Sisters and Brothers getting infected with COVID, and some have died. We need better worker protections for all workers from railroaders to educators. Corporations and big businesses every year set goals to increase their profits at the cost of Labor. The company I work for is no exception, trying to make us more available, and expecting us to do more with fewer, while increasing our workload and maintaining the same productivity while making it harder to perform our jobs safely. I believe “One Job Should Be Enough”, because many are working multiple jobs to put food on the table. Housing is becoming unattainable for 1st time buyers and many homes including the neighborhood I live have multi generation families. Rent is outrageous. I will continue to serve because as I tell many, I get it and live that lifestyle of a worker, because like them I have to work.

Diego Espinoza
State Senator - District 22
Democratic
I proudly serve Arizona in the House of Representatives in the new LD22. My journey as a union member to a small business owner has led me to public service. Began as a city council member and served as the Vice Mayor of the City of Tolleson. My dedication to community commerce, public health and safety, teacher advocacy and public education funding is mirrored by my solid voting record. I have had the opportunity to serve on many commissions and boards as a Representative of Arizona such as the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Commerce Committee (Ranking Member), Native American Caucus, United States Green Building Council and Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee. Serving as a Teen Youth Council Mentor and see the youth strive to become leaders and generate life skills is a passion fulfilled. As a lifelong west valley resident and small business owner, I understand the concerns and opportunities that our community shares. It has and will continue to be my commitment to serve LD22 and fight for a safe and vibrant Arizona.

Natacha Chavez
State Representative - District 22
Democratic
Natacha Chavez was born in Guam from a Navy Veteran father and immigrant mother from the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe. She has lived in LD-22 for close to a decade where she raises her two children. Natacha understands the struggles of a diverse community as she comes from a multicultural background. She understands the struggles of many in the district, from healthcare for her family, to the cost of living, like housing and food security, education and the overall well-being of her family. As a community advocate Natacha has fought for many issues such as public education, women’s rights, worker's rights and any issue that deals with the dignity of mankind. She is running for the state legislature in LD-22 because she believes the district deserves elected officials who will fight boldly for the issues facing the district. LD-22 needs diverse leadership who look like the district. LD-22 has not had a woman representing the district in 6 years, and it’s time for a new perspective in the state house. Natacha Chavez is asking to be one of your 2 choices on the ballot. Vote for her today!

Lupe Chavira Contreras
State Representative - District 22
Democratic
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Lorenzo Sierra
State Representative - District 22
Democratic
https://www.sierraforaz.com/
Elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018 and Avondale's City Council in 2014, I take pride in bringing trusted leadership and proven results to LD22 residents. My voting record and actions demonstrate my dedication to creating good jobs, investing in public education, and building thriving communities. My vote expanded a technology company that created $12B in economic impact and thousands of good-paying jobs. Quality public education is a priority, which is why I secured $45 million to restore high-quality PreK seats, and worked with school superintendents, libraries, and nonprofits to fund 40,000 free books for our youngest learners. I fought to bring the first COVID-19 testing site to the southwest portion of LD22, and voted to increase funding for our frontline workers, expanding health and safety resources in our communities. The son of a Vietnam veteran and Arizona copper miner, I come from humble but proud Latino roots. A product of our public school system, I was the first in my family to graduate from college. As a husband and father who has raised my family in LD22, I’m honored to be delivering on the promise of the American Dream for those in my community.

Leezah Sun
State Representative - District 22
Democratic
https://www.sun4az.com/
Leezah is dedicated to improving LD22 for everyone, especially working families. She’s a known and experienced community leader who’s been featured in AZ Central and other outlets for her organizing and leadership efforts. She values people over dark money and corporations. Her agenda demands better quality jobs, higher wages, better working conditions, more robust healthcare, and better funded public education in our district. Leezah is dedicated to fighting for these issues, and has a proven track record of championing unions and working families. She believes in improving education funding for both our students and teachers so that we can provide a brighter future for Arizona. She wants to end predatory HOA practices and unfair zoning standards which create inhospitable living conditions for our most vulnerable populations. Above all, she believes in putting people first. Leezah believes special interest groups are making a mockery of our Constitution. She’s the only candidate in this race who has signed a pledge to run as a Citizens Clean Election candidate for the second time. This means that she has vowed never to take special interest or big donor dollars for her campaign. Join her with your vote, and let’s put people back in politics.

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