Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 13
Arizona · Legislative District 13
Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished first in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for two LD13 House seats with about 54% of the vote; both Democrats were unopposed for the two nominations. Faces Democrat Jacob Weinberg and Republicans Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: yourvalley.net · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
I am running for State Representative in Legislative District 13 to ensure that Chandler, Sun Lakes, and Gilbert remain great places to live and work. As a former public school teacher, school administrator, and current professor at Arizona State University, I have dedicated my career to strengthening education and expanding opportunity for families. I understand firsthand the challenges our schools face and the importance of investing in strong public education from early learning through higher education. I will prioritize policies that address the rising cost of living, expand attainable housing, and support infrastructure that keeps pace with our community's growth. I will also work to expand workforce development opportunities, including apprenticeships and career and technical education, so residents can access good-paying jobs and long-term career pathways. I will bring a practical, transparent, and community-focused approach to the legislature so that our district continues to thrive for current residents and future generations.
Biography
Dr. Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong is an assistant professor at Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, a former public school English and math teacher and school administrator, and a cancer survivor. She received a Harry S. Truman Scholarship in 2009 and a Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship in 2010. She holds a BA from Wellesley College, an MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, and a PhD from Ohio State. Her listed priorities are education investment, lowering costs, public safety, and water and infrastructure. In an August 2026 Clean Elections forum, she said the ESA voucher program needs guardrails. She advanced from the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Democrat Jacob Weinberg and Republicans Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger for two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsSupports protecting Arizona's long-term water supply and repairing aging transportation infrastructure.
"protect our long-term water supply"
Education Funding
SupportsSupports investment in public schools and educators; said in an August 2026 Clean Elections forum that the ESA voucher program needs guardrails rather than elimination.
"The key is making sure we have guardrails."
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports making housing affordable for first-time homebuyers and seniors.
"ensure that first-time homebuyers and seniors can afford housing"
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports working with law enforcement and municipalities on community safety legislation.
"collaborating with law enforcement and supporting local municipalities"
Energy Policy
SupportsSupports maintaining a diverse energy supply to help keep utility rates down.
"Rockee will fight to maintain a diverse energy supply to help keep utility rates down"
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports workforce retraining and education programs and keeping Arizona attractive to employers.
"she supports ongoing retraining and education programs"
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
No official stance on record.
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