Arizona House Democratic Leader. Former public school teacher. Rhodes Scholar & Yale Law JD. Fighting for affordability, healthcare, and against corporate greed

Phoenix, AZ
Based in United States
REMEMBER: Warren Petersen told DREAMers to "be ready to be deported." @krismayes will protect DREAMers -- who are now Arizona's teachers, firefighters, and an integral part of our community.
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Will Republicans in Arizona break with the extremism, insanity, and unaffordability of Trump? Or will they continue to cling to their Dear Leader?
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Great joining Julia yesterday evening in Maricopa and knocking doors to get the word out about her campaign. Lots of great convos about lowering costs, protecting our water, and supporting our public schools! @AZLD16Dems
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Why is an Arizona House Republican calling for the execution of a political opponent? This is very unsettling and completely unacceptable.
Why are the Greater Democrats of Tucson and LD 20 Democrats using 86 47 as their passcode for this event? Why is the left encouraging the assassination of political opponents? This is very unsettling and completely unacceptable.
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Great time going door to door for Rep. Simacek and Dr. Gallitano! If we want to build an Arizona We Can Afford, these are must win seats. Go to ADLCC.com/volunteer to get involved.
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Despite claims from extremist politicians, our elections are safe and secure. It’s time to move on from election deniers. Remember: you have many options to vote that are safe and secure — including voting by mail, voting early in person, and voting on Election Day. #NoOnProp144
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Join the fight to flip the #AZLeg from the comfort of your own home! I made calls today from my kitchen for our great candidates from @LD13Democrats. Go to ADLCC.com/volunteer for more info.
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OUT OF TOUCH: Trump comes out swinging in massive favor of AI data centers that are sucking up Arizona’s water and driving up our electricity bills. Reminder: Dems in AZ ended tax handouts for data centers.
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Arizona Democrats are on the side of lower costs. We fought to end AI data center tax giveaways while Republicans defended tax breaks for billionaire-owned data centers. Voters will remember in November.
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Terrific morning with @AZLD4Dems and @krismayes! Just a few weeks left until ballots drop. Hitting the doors for @aaron4arizona, @KarenGreshamAZ and Tammy Caputi to talk about our plans for an affordable Arizona. Go to ADLCC.org/volunteer and follow @A_DLCC to join the fight.
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Great spending the morning in LD9 to reelect @LorenaAustin4Az, keep @SearsforArizona, and send @JacobDMartinez to the House! Winning this battleground district is absolutely key to winning the House and Senate. Go to ADLCC.com/volunteer to get involved!
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I hope you told them about how Republicans in the legislature tried to shut down Rio Nuevo, kill jobs, and close local businesses!
Yesterday, I made the trip down to Tucson to speak with the Southern Arizona Business Coalition about the Biggs/Kerr plan to get our state back on track. It’s time we utilize our state’s natural resources to create prosperity for every Arizonan!
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BREAKING: Republicans just lost at the AZ Supreme Court, which ruled that Republicans tried to illegally misinform to voters about the Protect Education Act. Their publicity pamphlet language “does not inform voters in a neutral manner.” Decision by Chief Justice Timmer.
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WOW: Arizona House Republicans are using their official government account to influence elections. Your taxpayer dollars should not be used to electioneer. This is beyond inappropriate.
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👀 Democrats leading Republicans 49-46 in the generic ballot for state legislature. Get ready for November.
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What a HUGE day: We have now canceled $1 BILLION in medical debt in Arizona! In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no person should go broke or bankrupt simply because they got cancer, were injured in an accident, or incurred medical debt through no fault of their own.
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Clear ruling:
🚨 BREAKING: Judge rules that HCR2040 — the Republican attack on public safety, police officers, firefighters, educators, and labor unions — is unconstitutional and kicks it off the November ballot.
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Andy Biggs: a track record of protecting sex abusers and pedophiles. From his time at the state senate (see below) to his time in Congress protecting the Epstein Class.
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I rarely talk about the impact my faith has on my public service. But I sat down with @kjzzphoenix to talk about how my religious convictions shape the work I do at the Capitol. Read more ⬇️ kjzz.org/the-show/2026-06-04…
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Trump Always Chickens Out 🌮
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BREAKING: AG Mayes sues health insurance corporations for using an algorithm to share confidential and sensitive information in order to fix prices. As a result, Arizonans paid more for care. Gross. But grateful for our fearless Attorney General.
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The Trump administration is proudly touting how it has taken food out of the mouths of hundreds of thousands of Arizonans.
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MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS: I’m fighting for tax cuts for working families, the middle class, and seniors — not corporate giveaways. More ⬇️
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Arizona Republicans put tax cuts for data centers over meals for senior citizens. That’s why @AZHouseDems rejected their Corporations First Arizona Last budget — and why @GovernorHobbs vetoed it.
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TOMORROW: Catch me on Poltics Unplugged with @dennis_welch. We talk about the Republican budget, which gives data centers a $100 million tax handout — while cutting meals on wheels for seniors with disabilities.
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BREAKING: After passing a budget stuffed with $100 million in corporate tax cuts to data centers (and $100 million in cuts healthcare), Republicans passed a motion to go on VACATION FOR A MONTH. Just wrong. We must stay here and pass laws to make life affordable for Arizona.
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The Trump-Biggs Agenda: High gas prices. Hungry children. Arizona last.
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AFFORDABILITY TOUR: Last week, @AZHouseDems & @AZSenateDems hosted two town halls to hear directly from our constituents about the cost of living crisis. Thank you Phoenix and Nogales for hosting us — and @AZAGMayes and @Rep_Grijalva — for joining us.
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.@AZHouseDems are on it at the statehouse🫡 azfamily.com/2026/01/16/ariz…
It’s becoming far too common for corporate landlords to buy up single-family homes by the thousands, pricing out hardworking people from owning a home. We’ve got to crack down on these predatory practices and build more housing.
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Trump on high gas prices: "Well, they're not very high."
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PICKING YOUR POCKETS: Trump’s tariffs are raising prices and robbing you of your hard-earned money. We cannot afford ARIZONA LAST lackeys like Andy Biggs bringing this chaos to our state.
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Like everyone else, people with disabilities should be treated with dignity and equality under the law. Thank you @AZAGMayes and the dedicated professionals at the Civil Rights Division for upholding the rule of law, rights for people with disabilities, and ensuring all workers are treated fairly.
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BREAKING NEWS: @AZAGMayes and @AZSecretary just sued Donald Trump to protect mail-in voting. 80% of Arizonans vote by mail and Attorney General Mayes and Secretary Fontes are putting it all on the line to defend our right to vote by mail.
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Austin Smith - a criminal and former Republican lawmaker - resigned from Turning Point after engaging in voter fraud, “but appears to have returned to the organization in 2025.”
An upcoming TPUSA rally in Phoenix with President Trump appears to be part of a larger effort to collect voter data by a new non profit led by Amy Smith, who is married to a former state lawmaker and Turning Point staffer who forged petition signatures. kjzz.org/politics/2026-04-02…
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Mientras los republicanos atacan a la comunidad latina y a los inmigrantes, los demócratas estamos enfocados en hacer la vida más asequible.
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🙄 people can't pay rent and gas is $5/gallon... and this is the bullshit he's focused on???
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This is catastrophic for Trump. Voters hate his economy (the Trump slump), his tariffs, and his immigration policies because they know his recklessness is increasing the cost of living. Trump has betrayed the working class. Sad!
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Trump’s reckless war in Iran is costing American taxpayers $1 BILLION per day … and that doesn’t even count the ridiculous prices we’re paying at the pump.
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Republicans chose large corporations over affordable housing. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026…
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LIVE FROM THE AZ HOUSE: Republicans just voted to KILL my bill, the Stop Corporate Homebuyers Act. The bill would have cracked down on corporations that are price gouging housing and making life unaffordable. They just sided with Wall Street over the working class.
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As a first-generation college graduate from a working-class family, higher education changed my life and opened doors I never thought possible. Talent exists everywhere in Arizona, but opportunity does not. That’s why we fought for, and delivered, the biggest investment in full-tuition scholarships in Arizona history. No student should be locked out of an education simply because they don’t come from money. #AnArizonaWeCanAfford
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TRUMP FIRES DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM
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JUST IN: Gov. Hobbs vetoes SB1051, which would have turned hospitals into immigration enforcement centers. Thank you to the many Arizonans who raised their voice in opposition and to @AZHouseDems & @AZSenateDems who voted against this.
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INSANE: People are taking out loans to buy food. Evictions are sky high. Health insurance premiums are crushing families. Grocery prices are out of control. And large corporations are price gouging the shit out of us. Yet Trump says he's "won affordability." You can't make this up.
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Thank you, @GPLInc, for having me today to talk about the work @AZHouseDems are doing to build an affordable & prosperous Arizona! I look forward to a continued strong partnership.
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‼️What a powerful way to start the morning. @ASU dining workers are ON STRIKE for a fair contract, safe staffing, and respect. These workers feed thousands of students every day. It’s time for @Aramark to negotiate a fair contract and end this dispute. #ASUStrike #1u
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Trump is screwed with young voters: “Housing affordability is a huge issue for voters, especially young people.” Meanwhile, @AZHouseDems are pushing for legislation to crack down on corporate landlords that are jacking up housing prices.
NEWS Last night on Capitol Hill, the senior Trump political command briefed its core team on the midterms. Some of what occurred was previously reported on by @SophiaCai99 of @politico. Here is a more detailed account, according to one of the attendees at the meeting at the Capitol Hill Club. The group was served a chicken and steak buffet. The program went for almost two hours, starting at 530pm. This was a veteran group, not panicked or shaken. Just focused on the work and the task at hand. There were about 75-100 people in the room. Many cabinet members were there, including Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, RFK, Sean Duffy, along with their most senior aides. The meeting was hosted by Susie Wiles, who spoke briefly. The pollster and strategist Tony Fabrizio presented with about 25 slides on the data on what voters care about — the demographics, the issues, what messages resonate and what do not. The economy will be THE issue in the election, he said. Messages that break through: Banning stock trading for Congress, transparency on health insurance data (including on pricing and claims reimbursement), lowering prescription drug costs, the Trump tax cuts. Housing affordability is a huge issue for voters, especially young people. Taking credit for closing the border does not resonate much. Men, moderates, true independents, and Hispanic voters are the true persuadable voters. His message was not pessimistic. He made recommendations to spend time on podcasts and social media more than national news interviews. Paid media should go on targeted media, not broadcast or even cable. Facebook is still king for voters, then Instagram and TikTok. There are currently 6 targeted House races and 7 key Senate races. The only way Republicans will lose the Senate majority is if Democrats take 50 House seats. Then political czar James Blair spoke and presented the historical data of how rare it is for a president’s party to not lose a lot of seats in a midterm. Tennessee 7 special was going to be lost before a huge push for Election Day, from which they have taken lessons about messaging and grassroots. Trying to argue about wages being up will not help; voters have to feel it, he said. He acknowledged that Donald Trump will do what he wants to do, say what he wants to say, not be data driven. Everyone else has to stay on message and be driven by the data. In effect, two separate but related campaigns. They expect Democrats will run in large part on the “Stop Trump” message.
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They should investigate health insurance corporations for denying valid claims instead.
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