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Brian earned his bachelor's degree in broadcasting and communication from Arizona State University. 

Brian is a founder of 3 companies: Team Start, Symfodium, and Neuronic Games. Previously, he worked as a technology advisor for the U.S. House Congressional Black Caucus. He was also the technology director for the U.S. Senate.

Ballotpedia: Brian Fernandez

Brian Fernandez is currently serves a state senator representing District 23. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Previously, Brian was a state representative for Arizona's 4th District for 1 term.

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Supports offering gasoline rebates to working families to combat price gouging and provide cleaner fuel options.

Supports lowering housing costs by preventing out-of-state investment firms from buying large numbers of properties, making homes more affordable for families.

Supports lowering housing costs by preventing out-of-state investment firms from buying large numbers of properties.

Supports bringing broadband and cellular service to underserved rural communities.

- Supports offering gasoline rebates.
- Supports lowering housing costs by preventing out-of-state investment firms from buying large numbers of properties.
- Supports bringing broadband and cellular service to underserved rural communities.

Economy

As of June 19, 2024, Brian Fernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

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As a State Senator, introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1478, which would expand access to the Children's Health Insurance Program.

- Supports access to abortion.
- As a State Senator, introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1478, which would expand access to the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Healthcare

Supports increasing funding for vocational training and rural community colleges. Believes in enhancing educational opportunities for all students.

Supports increasing funding for vocational training and rural community colleges.

Supports paying public school teachers and support staff competitive, living wages.

Supports training students for 21st-century careers and growing Arizona’s economy through innovative public-private partnerships with local universities.

Supports training students through public-private partnerships with local universities.

- Supports increasing funding for vocational training and rural community colleges.
- Supports paying public school teachers and support staff competitive, living wages.
- Supports training students through public-private partnerships with local universities.

Education

Supports developing a 100-year water plan for Arizona by finding new sources and using smart water conservation and recycling solutions.

- Supports developing a 100-year water plan for Arizona by finding new sources and using smart water conservation and recycling solutions.

Energy & the Environment

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Ballotpedia, Jesus Lugo Jr.

KYMA News, Jesus Lugo Jr.

Jesus is from Yuma, Arizona. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University and a graduate degree from Grand Canyon University. 

Jesus currently works as a social worker.

Jesus Arnulfo Lugo Jr. previously ran for State Representative for Arizona State Legislative District 23 in 2022, but did not win.

Believes in supporting immigrants through language classes and job training to help them integrate and succeed in the local economy.

Supports helping immigrants integrate and succeed in the local economy through language classes and job training programs.

Supports creating job opportunities through local economic development initiatives and partnerships with businesses.

Wants to ensure "families have access to safe, affordable housing through expanded housing programs and rental assistance."

- Supports helping immigrants integrate and succeed in the local economy through language classes and job training programs.
- Supports creating job opportunities through local economic development initiatives and partnerships with businesses.
- Wants to ensure "families have access to safe, affordable housing through expanded housing programs and rental assistance."

Believes in enhancing public safety by collaborating with local law enforcement to ensure community policing is effective and fair.

Wants to enhance public safety by collaborating with local law enforcement to ensure community policing is effective and fair.

Believes in developing community-based education campaigns to prevent substance abuse and promote mental wellness.

Supports developing community-based education campaigns to prevent substance abuse and promote mental wellness.

Supports increasing funding for shelters, legal assistance, and counseling services for survivors to combat domestic violence.

Supports combatting domestic violence through increased funding for shelters, legal assistance, and counseling services for survivors.

Supports implementing anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals.

- Wants to enhance public safety by collaborating with local law enforcement to ensure community policing is effective and fair.
- Supports developing community-based education campaigns to prevent substance abuse and promote mental wellness.
- Supports combatting domestic violence through increased funding for shelters, legal assistance, and counseling services for survivors.
- Supports implementing anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals.

The candidate's website says, "Comprehensive Treatment Programs: Expand access to substance abuse and mental health treatment programs, including harm reduction strategies and integrated care models."

Supports expanding access to substance abuse and mental health treatment programs.

Believes in improving healthcare access for seniors, including mental health and substance abuse treatment. Supports expanding healthcare services tailored to the needs of seniors.

Wants to improve healthcare access, in-home care services, and community centers to provide social, health, and financial support for seniors.

The candidate's website says, "Elder Care Programs: Enhance in-home care services and community centers to provide social, health, and financial support for seniors."

The candidate's website says, "Social Safety Net: Strengthen the social safety net, including food assistance, affordable healthcare, and financial education programs."

Wants to strengthen "the social safety net, including food assistance, affordable healthcare, and financial education programs."

The candidate's website says, "Workplace Policies: Encourage businesses to adopt mental health-friendly policies, including mental health days and employee assistance programs."

Wants to encourage businesses to adopt mental health days and employee assistance programs.

- Supports expanding access to substance abuse and mental health treatment programs.
- Wants to improve healthcare access, in-home care services, and community centers to provide social, health, and financial support for seniors.
- Wants to strengthen "the social safety net, including food assistance, affordable healthcare, and financial education programs."
- Wants to encourage businesses to adopt mental health days and employee assistance programs.

Believes in implementing policies that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in schools, creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. Supports inclusive education to ensure all students feel safe and supported.

Supports implementing policies that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in schools, creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. 

Believes in investing in public schools to provide high-quality education for children, including early childhood education and after-school programs. Supports comprehensive K-12 school policies and accessible college education.

Supports investing in public schools to provide high-quality education for children, including early childhood education and after-school programs. 

- Supports implementing policies that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in schools, creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. 
- Supports investing in public schools to provide high-quality education for children, including early childhood education and after-school programs. 

Believes in advocating for policies that protect air, water, and land. Supports measures to safeguard natural resources.

Supports measures to safeguard natural resources, including the air, water, and land.

Believes in promoting renewable energy sources and green technologies. Supports clean energy initiatives to advance environmental sustainability.

Supports clean energy initiatives to advance environmental sustainability.

Believes in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and responsible development. Supports encouraging environmentally friendly methods in agriculture and development.

Believes in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and responsible development. 

- Supports measures to safeguard natural resources, including the air, water, and land.
- Supports clean energy initiatives to advance environmental sustainability.
- Believes in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and responsible development. 

As of June 19, 2024, Jesus Arnulfo Lugo Jr. ’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jesus Arnulfo Lugo Jr. 

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Arizona State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State senators are involved in approving some appointments by the governor.
- There are 30 Arizona senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000.

Arizona State Senator, District 23, Democratic Primary

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