Teresa Martinez
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 16
Arizona · Legislative District 16
Statement
To the residence of LD 16. I want you to know that my top priority is you. I have worked tirelessly to improve our roads, fight for our water, fight for funding for our local veterans. I've been a strong advocate for children, law-enforcement officers, firefighters and our emergency responders. I'm proud to say that I've had many successes! Including securing funding for the I 10 corridor and SR 347! I have also created legislation that helps promote safety ! Recently the governor passed my bill the turquoise alert to help find missing indigenous people I will continue to fight for LD 16! It has been an honor to be your state representative! And I thank you in advance for your support because I know together we can make sure that Pinal County has everything. It deserves everything it needs and I'm grateful to all of you.
Biography
Rep. Teresa Martinez was born and raised in Casa Grande, the heart of Pinal County. Teresa is a single mom of a 23 year-old son. She is the oldest of 5 children and her dad was a miner at the San Manuel Mine. Rep. Martinez has a long history working in politics, holding multiple positions for two Members of Congress and for the former Republican Arizona Secretary of State. Before getting into politics, Teresa worked as long term substitute teacher at her alma mater Casa Grande Union High School for several years and at the Frito Lay factory in Casa Grande.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsPriorities page lists water as a priority and says preserving rural communities is among her focuses.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsPriorities page lists border security as a priority.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsPriorities page lists election integrity; joined a letter requesting an investigation into Pima County election administration.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports law enforcement and adequate funding for police to do their jobs effectively.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsPrioritizes protecting local businesses, developing the economy, and creating high-paying jobs.
Reproductive Rights
OpposesPriorities page lists pro-life; quoted opposing repeal urgency and calling abortion a termination of life.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsNames the I-10 expansion and improvements on State Route 347 and 238 as important transportation infrastructure priorities.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports local businesses and economic development; identified as a limited government legislator.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
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