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Teresa Martinez

State HouseRepublican

AZ-AZ HD-16 State House

Mexican-American·Member, Arizona House of Representatives (HD-16)

About

Born and raised in Casa Grande. Oldest of 5 children, father was a miner at San Manuel Mine. Former long-term substitute teacher and Frito Lay factory worker. 20 years in Republican politics including Director of Coalitions and Hispanic Outreach for U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar and Political Director of the Arizona Republican Party. Single mom of a college-age son.

Family & Heritage

Born and raised in Casa Grande, the heart of Pinal County. Oldest of 5 children. Father was a miner at the San Manuel Mine. Single mom of a college-age son. Mexican-American family with deep roots in Arizona mining communities.

Political Career

Before Politics

Long-term substitute teacher at her alma mater Casa Grande Union High School. Factory worker at Frito Lay in Casa Grande. 20 years in Republican politics: Director of Coalitions and Hispanic Outreach for U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar; staff for Congressman Rick Renzi; staff for Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Reagan; Political Director of the Arizona Republican Party.

Education

Casa Grande Union High School

Key Issues & Priorities

*Republican coalition building and Hispanic outreach
*Economic development in Pinal County
*Education
*Conservative governance