Anna Hernandez Explained

Anna Hernandez
State Senate:Arizona
District:24th
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Lela Alston (redistricting)
Party:Democratic
Residence:Phoenix, Arizona

Anna Hernandez is an American politician. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Newcomer is poised to unseat Democrat Representative César Chávez for Senate seat . The Arizona Capitol Times . December 9, 2022 . August 3, 2022 . Sanchez, Camryn.
  2. Web site: Here’s who is running for Senate and House in Arizona Legislature in 2022 . KTAR . December 9, 2022 . April 7, 2022.
  3. Web site: Gomez . Gloria Rebecca . 2023-05-04 . Facing a housing crisis, Arizona lawmakers propose overriding city control . Arizona Mirror . en-US.
  4. Web site: Sievers . Caitlin . 2023-03-14 . Sweeping bill to address Arizona's housing crisis shot down . Arizona Mirror . en-US.
  5. Web site: Opinion . Guest . 2023-04-06 . Housing reform bipartisan across country, can be in Arizona . Arizona Capitol Times . en-US.