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Lydia Hernandez

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Lydia Hernandez is running for Arizona State Representative, District 24.

Personal background

Lydia holds a degree in political science and government from Baylor University. She is Catholic.

Professional background

Lydia currently works as a legal assistant at Federal Immigration Counselors. She previously served as Director of Family Services with Arizona Habitat for Humanity and as an Equal Opportunity Specialist and Commissioner of Indian Affairs-Executive Director for the Arizona State Government.

Political background

Lydia Hernandez currently serves as a State Representative for District 24. She was elected to this position in 2023 and is serving her first term. She also serves as a Cartwright School District Board Member. She was elected to that position in 2004 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a State House Representative for District 29. She was elected to that position in 2013 and served for three terms.

Economy

Voted against Senate Bill (SB) 1146, which mandates disclosing companies that donate or invest in organizations that advocate for minors to pursue abortions.

Voted against SB 1577, which lowers the individual income tax.

Promises to install more fair wages.

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Public Safety

Voted against House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 2060, which makes it illegal and a state crime for noncitizens to unlawfully enter the state of Arizona.

Voted against House Bill (HB) 2394, which voids federal gun control measures.

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Healthcare

As a House Representative, voted for HB 2677, which repeals the 1864 abortion ban.

Voted in favor of SB 1600, which mandates medical providers to preserve the life of any infant that is born alive.

Voted in favor of HB 2826, which extends government healthcare.

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Education

Voted in support of SB 1729, which raises "Basic State Aid" for K-12 schools in Arizona.

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Energy & the Environment

As of September 17, 2024, Lydia Hernandez did not have a website or any information online.

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Voting & Elections

Voted in favor of HCR 2016, which imposes term limits.

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Endorsements

As of September 17, 2024, Lydia Hernandez did not have a website or any information online.

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