Betsy Muñoz was born and raised in Arizona, specifically in the cities of Tolleson and West Phoenix. She is the daughter of immigrants and was educated in local public schools. She received a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University.

Betsy has experience working for education nonprofit organizations, focusing on increasing college access for students. In her role, she coaches school staff across the West Valley and assists students with college applications and scholarships.

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Betsy Muñoz's campaign for State Representative in State Legislative District 22 is her first run for public office.

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Believes in "Fair Wages and Benefits" for workers. Supports policies that ensure equitable labor practices, fair trade, reasonable taxes, and minimal regulation for small businesses.

- Believes in "Fair Wages and Benefits" for workers. Supports policies that ensure equitable labor practices, fair trade, reasonable taxes, and minimal regulation for small businesses.
- Supports unions and affordable housing.

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- Supports abortion.
- Wants to increase access to healthcare.

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Believes in addressing gaps in public education to benefit students, families, and communities. Plans to prioritize these issues in state legislature discussions.

Believes in addressing gaps in public education to benefit students, families, and communities. 

Wants to increase public school funding to help with "recruitment and retention of teachers and school staff, social and emotional support, access to student resources, and much more."

- Believes in addressing gaps in public education to benefit students, families, and communities. 
- Wants to increase public school funding to help with "recruitment and retention of teachers and school staff, social and emotional support, access to student resources, and much more."

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Endorsed by numerous Arizona State Representatives such as Senator Anna Hernandez, Representative Analise Ortiz, Representative Quantá Crews, Representative Cesar Aguilar, and Representative Lorena Austin.

Endorsed by Arizona politicians including President Anna Abeytia of the Cartwright School District Governing Board, President Lupe Conchas of the Alhambra Elementary School District Governing Board, and Member Héctor Jaramillo of the Glendale Elementary School District Governing Board.

- Endorsed by numerous Arizona State Representatives such as Senator Anna Hernandez, Representative Analise Ortiz, Representative Quantá Crews, Representative Cesar Aguilar, and Representative Lorena Austin.
- Endorsed by Arizona politicians including President Anna Abeytia of the Cartwright School District Governing Board, President Lupe Conchas of the Alhambra Elementary School District Governing Board, and Member Héctor Jaramillo of the Glendale Elementary School District Governing Board.

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Elda is an Arizona native. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University and a doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California.

Elda Luna-Nájera currently serves as the State Representative in State Legislative District 22. She was appointed in 2024. She also serves as a member of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and was appointed in 2020.

As of June 8, 2025, Elda Luna-Nájera did not have a website or any information online.

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Has experience working in crisis intervention and homelessness.

- Has experience working in crisis intervention and homelessness.

Has experience in managing mental health programs.

- Has experience in managing mental health programs.

Supports teacher raises, school safety, and equitable public education.

- Supports teacher raises, school safety, and equitable public education.
- Has worked with foster care programs.

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Jen is from the District 22 area. She has five children. 

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Jen works as an activity coordinator at Palm Valley Health Care, Inc. She previously worked as an environmental aide at Sutter Health and Doctors Medical Center. 

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Jen Wynne's campaign for State Representative in District 22 is her first run for public office. 

As of June 8, 2025, Jen Wynne did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to prioritize expanding healthcare accessibility.

- Plans to prioritize expanding healthcare accessibility.
- Supports safe and legal abortion.

Plans to focus on educational improvement.

- Plans to focus on educational improvement.

Plans to focus on enhancing infrastructure to relieve congestion and minimize pollution.

Wants to promote sustainable urban planning and renewable energy initiatives that aim to address climate change.

- Plans to focus on enhancing infrastructure to relieve congestion and minimize pollution.
- Wants to promote sustainable urban planning and renewable energy initiatives that aim to address climate change.

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Lupe was born in Phoenix and graduated from Westview High School. He attended Estrella Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College. He is married to his wife, Sara, with whom he has six children and three grandchildren. He previously coached wrestling for K-12 youth at the Desert Devils Wrestling program. 

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Lupe works as the Director of New Business and Enrollment at an insurance agency, PomeroyGroup. 

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Lupe Chavira Contreras currently serves as a State Representative in District 22. He was elected to this position in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a State Representative in District 19. He was elected to this position in 2014 and served for two terms. He currently serves as the Minority Leader for the Arizona House of Representatives.  

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As a House Representative, voted against Senate Bill (SB) 1211, which mandates schools publicly post all teaching materials prior to their implementation.

- As a House Representative, voted against Senate Bill (SB) 1211, which mandates schools publicly post all teaching materials prior to their implementation.

As of June 8, 2025, Lupe Chavira Contreras did not have a website or any information online.

Voted against SB 1164, which banned all abortions set to take place after 15 weeks of gestation.

Voted against SB 1138, which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.

Voted against SB 1514, which allows clergy special privileges to enter healthcare facilities without needing to abide by their safety protocols.

- Voted against SB 1164, which banned all abortions set to take place after 15 weeks of gestation.
- Voted against SB 1138, which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.
- Voted against SB 1514, which allows clergy special privileges to enter healthcare facilities without needing to abide by their safety protocols.

As a House Representative, voted against SB 1567, which granted exemptions for state residents from vaccination requirements from their employers for religious reasons.

Voted against SB 1165, which banned female transgender students from participating on girls' sports teams.

Voted against House Bill (HB) 2495, which banned books in schools that highlight sexuality or race.

Voted against HB 2707, which mandates teachers to instruct students to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and watch a two-minute moment of "silent reflection." and encourage parents to teach their children how to apply information from that video.

- As a House Representative, voted against SB 1567, which granted exemptions for state residents from vaccination requirements from their employers for religious reasons.
- Voted against SB 1165, which banned female transgender students from participating on girls' sports teams.
- Voted against House Bill (HB) 2495, which banned books in schools that highlight sexuality or race.
- Voted against HB 2707, which mandates teachers to instruct students to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and watch a two-minute moment of "silent reflection." and encourage parents to teach their children how to apply information from that video.

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