Lupe Diaz Explained

Lupe Diaz
Education:School of Bible Theology (BA)
Party:Republican
State House:Arizona
District:19th
Alongside:Gail Griffin
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Diego Espinoza
State House1:Arizona
District1:14th
Term Start1:November 23, 2021
Term End1:January 9, 2023
Predecessor1:Becky Nutt
Successor1:Travis Grantham
Signature:Lupe Diaz Signature.png

Lupe Diaz is an American politician and pastor serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district. He assumed office on November 23, 2021.

Early life and education

A native of Bisbee, Arizona, Diaz graduated from Bisbee High School.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies from the School of Bible Theology in San Jacinto, California.[2]

Career

Since 1988, Diaz has worked as a pastor at Grace Chapel Benson in Benson, Arizona. He also served as a member of the Benson City Council. Diaz is also the president of Grace Christian Center Inc., a non-profit organization. He is also the principal of Grace Christian Academy. Diaz was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors in November 2021, succeeding Becky Nutt.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: shar.porier@myheraldreview.com. Shar Porier. Diaz appointed to LD14 seat. 2022-01-11. Herald/Review Media. en.
  2. Web site: Election candidate Q&A: Lupe Diaz. 2022-01-11. Herald/Review Media. en.
  3. Web site: Lupe Diaz. 2022-01-11. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: Reporter. ADI Staff. 2021-11-20. Cochise County Supervisors Pick Diaz To Replace Nutt. 2022-01-11. Arizona Daily Independent. en.