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LD 23 Rep. Mariana Sandoval at DGT
August 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
“Please join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Rep. Mariana Sandoval, representing Legislative District 23, on Monday, August 10, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom. We’ll discuss the recent primary results, the fight for a Democratic majority in the State Legislature, current policy issues, and your questions. Join us for a timely conversation with a Southern Arizona elected leader and the recent top vote-getter in her primary.
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Mariana began her public service career as a paralegal serving low‑income families at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. After moving to Arizona, she continued her public service at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. There, she assisted in prosecuting air and water polluters and protecting wildlife. Seeing Arizona’s public schools consistently underfunded and families struggling without meaningful action, she was motivated to run for her local school board so she could be part of the solution.
She served four years (2016-2020) on the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board, focusing on expanding opportunities for underserved students and improving teacher pay. She currently serves as an Ex‑Officio Member of the Arizona Latino School Board Association and as a Board Member of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Her experiences at the local level strengthened her resolve to fight for stronger public schools statewide, leading her to run for the Legislature. She was elected to serve in the Arizona State House of Representatives for Legislative District 23 in November of 2022 and has remained in that role since January 2023.”
Carolyn’s note: Incumbent Mariana was elected to LD 23 House in Nov. 2022, re-elected Nov. 2024 and is up for re-election in Nov. 2026. Also running for House is political newcomer Emilia Cortez (D). They face off with incumbent Republicans Michele Pena and political newcomer Gary Garcia Snyder in the General Election.