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Anna Hernandez

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Anna Hernandez
Member-elect of Phoenix City Council
from the 7th district
Assumed office
April 21, 2025
Preceded byCarlos Galindo-Elvira
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025
Preceded byLela Alston (redistricting)
Succeeded byAnalise Ortiz
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona

Anna Hernandez is an American politician who serves as a member of the Phoenix City Council. Hernandez was elected in 2022 to serve in the Arizona State Senate representing District 24 as a member of the Democratic Party, defeating incumbent State Representative Cesar Chavez in the Democratic primary.[1] Hernandez went on to be unopposed in the general election.[2]

During her tenure in the Arizona Senate, she has been described as a "staunch housing advocate" and spearheaded legislative efforts to increase housing supply through faster permitting processes and less restrictive zoning regulations.[3][4][5]

In 2024, she won a four-way race for Phoenix City Council's district 7 seat with 52.7% of the vote.[6] The district covers Maryvale, Estrella, Laveen, downtown and south Phoenix.

References

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  1. ^ Sanchez, Camryn (August 3, 2022). "Newcomer is poised to unseat Democrat Representative César Chávez for Senate seat". The Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Here's who is running for Senate and House in Arizona Legislature in 2022". KTAR. April 7, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Gomez, Gloria Rebecca (May 4, 2023). "Facing a housing crisis, Arizona lawmakers propose overriding city control". Arizona Mirror.
  4. ^ Sievers, Caitlin (March 14, 2023). "Sweeping bill to address Arizona's housing crisis shot down". Arizona Mirror.
  5. ^ Opinion, Guest (April 6, 2023). "Housing reform bipartisan across country, can be in Arizona". Arizona Capitol Times.
  6. ^ https://ktar.com/arizona-news/phoenix-city-council-election-2024-winners/5624223/