Legislative District 9
Eva Burch is running for re-election in the State Senate, and Lorena Austin and Seth Blattman are running for re-election in the State House in the nested district of LD 9, which comprises the cities and neighborhoods of Mesa, Tempe, and Dobson Ranch. Zip codes included in LD: 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85210, 85213, 85281,85282, 85283.
Sen. Eva Burch
I am a lifelong Arizonan, a mother of two, and a nurse practitioner. I am running for re-election to help advocate for the fundamental needs of everyday Arizonans.
I support increased investment in public schools so that our children have equal access to high-quality education and well-qualified teachers. Families should not go bankrupt over medical bills and I will help create a system that does not leave children, aging adults, or the poor behind. Lastly, I believe we must restore and protect access to abortion.
As a state legislator, I will continue to work for Arizonans to have equal access to their voting power, including the option to vote by mail, while also working hard to maintain the integrity and security of our elections. I believe in safe and secure borders as well as respect and appreciation for our immigrant communities. I support efforts to create opportunities for more affordable housing.
As a senator in a mixed district, I know we need balance and collaboration in the legislature and representatives who will be loyal to the people of Arizona over political parties or special interests. Let's work together to make Arizona the best it can be.
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Rep. Lorena Austin
I am a fifth-generation Arizonan, a native of Mesa, a former educator, and a community member whose lifelong love for advocacy and leadership has been rooted in this district for over a century.
Arizona desperately needs Representatives who will serve the best interests of our community - leaders who will show up and engage in constructive conversations and provide transparency to their constituents.
I currently sit on the Arizona State House Commerce and Appropriations committees and serve as Secretary of the Latino Caucus and the LGBTQ+ Caucus for the Arizona State Legislature. I am particularly proud of my work in my first term to secure a $40 million dollar investment in the Arizona Promise Program for college students. If re-elected, I will remain steadfast in fighting for public education funding, reproductive rights, housing, water conservation, and continue to combat the multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the Legislature.
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Rep. Seth Blattman
I am running for re-election to the Arizona State House of Representatives because I love Arizona, and I know that so many are tired of the current political climate.
In my first term, I’ve shown my ability to work across the aisle in a bipartisan manner to achieve common-sense solutions. My appropriation of $5 million dollars in the state budget for small businesses will benefit countless Arizonans. If I am re-elected, I will continue my focus on structural reforms, bring down the current temperature of politics, and make government reflective of the will of the people.
We might not agree on everything but we should be able to trust that our representatives are good people making decisions for the right reasons. As a community, we are ready to fully fund public education, restore a woman's right to choose and build a better government.