Legislative District 13
Kristie O’Brein is running for the state senate, while Jacob Wineberg and Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong are running for State House in LD 13. This district comprises the cities and neighborhoods of Gilbert, Downtown Chandler, and Sun Lakes. Zip codes included in LD: 85224, 85225, 85233, 85234, 85248, 85249, 85286, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298.
Kristie O’Brein
Born and raised in the East Valley, Kristie O'Brien grew up in Chandler. The daughter of a social worker and granddaughter of a police officer and volunteer fireman, Kristie learned the value of hard work, service, and perseverance from her family and neighbors and is instilling that in her twin boys. Kristie has spent her life giving back to the community she proudly calls home. Having experience in environmental, family, healthcare, intellectual property, international, and international criminal law, Kristie is ready to bring these qualifications to the Arizona State Capitol.
As a lawyer turned mediator, Kristie brings people together to find practical solutions and build common ground.
Her experiences as a legal professional, mother, caregiver, and advocate have allowed her to see the pressures Arizona’s families face—from rising costs, access to affordable healthcare, protecting our water resources, to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
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Jacob Weinberg
Jacob Weinberg is a U.S. Army combat veteran, a small business owner who has spent more than two decades leading teams and serving others. As a veteran and Chief Financial Officer of an Arizona-based technology solutions company, Jacob understands the importance of strong leadership, fiscal responsibility, and creating opportunities for working families.
Throughout his career, Jacob has focused on service, problem-solving, and helping people succeed. His experiences in the military, the private sector, and veteran advocacy have shown him the challenges facing Arizona families from rising costs and access to quality education to ensuring veterans receive the support they have earned.
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Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong
Dr. Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong is an educator, community leader, and advocate who has spent her career helping students and families succeed. Through her work as a teacher, coach, school administrator, and university assistant professor, Rockee has seen firsthand the challenges working families face and the opportunities that strong public schools can create.
For years, Rockee has worked to expand educational opportunity, support student success, and prepare future leaders. Her experience in classrooms, schools, and higher education has reinforced her belief that every family deserves access to quality education, affordable healthcare, and the opportunity to build a better future.