Rebecca Rios (born June 4, 1967) is an American Democratic politician who previously served in the Arizona State Senate representing District 27 from 2019 to 2023. She also served in the Arizona House of Representatives, including as Minority Leader.
Rebecca Rios | |
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| Minority Leader of the Arizona Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Raquel Terán |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Catherine Miranda |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Kern |
| Minority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Charlene Fernandez |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 14, 2019 Serving with Reginald Bolding | |
| Preceded by | Norma Muñoz |
| Succeeded by | Diego Rodriguez |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 2005 – January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Rios |
| Succeeded by | Steve Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1967 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vandon Jenerette |
| Education | Central Arizona College Arizona State University, Tempe (BA, MSW) |
Career
editRios was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing the 27th district and also served as Minority Leader. She previously served as Arizona State Senator for District 23 from 2004 to 2010, and served as Minority Whip. In 2010, she was defeated in a state senate election by Steve Smith. She was previously a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1995 through 2001.[1]
Rios also serves on the Board of Advisors of Let America Vote, an organization founded by former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander that aims to end voter suppression.[2] She was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2018.
Political views
editRios has opposed efforts to add armed and specially trained school personnel to Arizona public schools.[3] She opposes restrictions on abortion rights.[4] Rios has spoken out against an effort led by Louie Gohmert to rename of Cesar Chavez Day to Border Control Day.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Member Page – Rebecca Rios Assistant Minority Leader". Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Advisors". Let America Vote. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ^ "GOP lawmakers want armed teachers in Arizona school safety plan". KTAR. Associated Press. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Noori Farzan, Antonia (March 14, 2018). "Arizona Law Would Require Women to Disclose Why They Want an Abortion". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Estrada, Andrea (March 30, 2018). "Move to change Cesar Chavez Day to Border Control Day spurs anger". KTAR. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
External links
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- Profile at the Arizona Senate
- Rebecca Rios at Project Vote Smart
- Rebecca Rios at Ballotpedia
- Follow the Money – Rebecca Rios