Consuelo Hernandez
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 21
Arizona · Legislative District 21
Consuelo Hernandez won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished first of four in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for two LD21 House seats, with about 29.8% of the vote. Faces fellow Democrat Miranda Lopez and Republican Christopher Kibbey in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Consuelo has been on a mission to make things better for her community since before she could vote. She is proud to finish her fourth year as your state representative. She proudly represents Pima, Santa Cruz, and Bisbee. She has served 8 years as a governing board member in the Sunnyside School District. The lack of economic mobility and access to quality health care, education, and affordable housing led her to run. She has been recognized as one of the most effective Democrats for passing laws to protect bus drivers, improve access to mental health care, and bring millions to social services in every corner of her district. She is running for re-election to continue fighting for worker protections, affordable housing, healthcare and better jobs. She has been recognized as the women's healthcare champion, legislator of the year by the Arizona Public Health Association, as well as by Community Health Centers and Stand for Children. She is a proud Alumni of Sunnyside School District, earned a bachelors at ASU in Global Health, Masters in Legal Studies from UofA, and is a current Law student at ASU.
Biography
Consuelo Hernandez is a Democratic Arizona State Representative for Legislative District 21, representing border communities in Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties. A graduate of Sunnyside High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in global health from Arizona State University. Her career has included work as a district manager of major accounts with ADP, an immigration caseworker with the International Rescue Committee and a campaign organizer with MoveOn.org, and she has served as president of the Sunnyside school district governing board. In the Legislature she advocates for border community needs, immigration reform, and economic development. Hernandez finished first in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Democrat Miranda Lopez and Republican Christopher Kibbey in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
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Education Funding
SupportsArizona List notes Hernandez helped secure funding for Pima Community College, indicating support for education investment.
Border Security & Immigration
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Housing Affordability
SupportsArizona List says Hernandez helped bring historic homelessness funding to the district.
Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
SupportsArizona List says Hernandez brought $7.5 million for OBGYN services and was recognized for maternal health work.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
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Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsLegislative record includes tourism improvement areas and local funding work, suggesting support for district economic development.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsOBGYN and maternal health funding record supports reproductive healthcare access.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsArizona List says Hernandez helped secure $8.6 million for I-19 and Ruby Road.
Government Spending & Taxation
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