District 23
2022 Arizona House of Representatives candidates respond to an AZPM survey, weighing in on issues facing the state and how to solve them.Responses have not been edited. Responding Candidates
Have you always been a member of your party? If not, when did you join your current party?
Mariana Sandoval (D)I am a proud life long Democrat.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)Yes
Where were you born? If you were not born in Arizona, how long have you lived here?
Mariana Sandoval (D)I was born in southern California. My family and I moved to Arizona 15 years ago.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)Yuma Az.
What city/community do you live in currently?
Mariana Sandoval (D)I currently live in the beautiful City of Goodyear.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)Gadsden Arizona
Why are you running for office?
Mariana Sandoval (D)I am running to fully fund our education system, to protect our voting and reproductive rights, to improve the economic security for our working families and small businesses, and to make sure everyone has access to affordable healthcare, housing, and clean air and water. As a mother and small business owner, I look forward to representing the working families of LD 23.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)[Did not answer]
What are you top 3 priorities if elected?
Mariana Sandoval (D)My top 3 priorities are: Education, Economy, Healthcare.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)[Did not answer]
What sets you apart from other candidates in your party's primary?
Mariana Sandoval (D)I do not have a primary opponent but I am the only woman and parent on the ballot to represent LD 23 at the State House.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)[Did not answer]
What is the biggest problem with the way the office you are seeking is working and how do you solve it?
Mariana Sandoval (D)The biggest problem we have from our state representatives is that they don't always represent the working people of Arizona. As a working parent I understand the challenges families are facing with failing schools, higher housing prices, increasing healthcare cost, and the rising cost of putting food on the table. As the next state representative for LD 23 I will always put people first. I will work to make sure that our education system is fully funded, that working people make a living, wage, that we make healthcare and housing affordable to all.
Jesus Lugo Jr (D)[Did not answer]
