Rebecca Rios (born June 4, 1967) is an American Democratic politician who previously served in the

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representing District 27 from 2019 to 2023. She also served in the

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, including as Minority Leader.

Career

Rios was a member of the

representing the 27th district and also served as Minority Leader. She previously served as Arizona State Senator for District 23 from 2004 to 2010, and served as Minority Whip. In 2010, she was defeated in a state senate election by Steve Smith. She was previously a member of the

from 1995 through 2001. Rios also serves on the Board of Advisors of Let America Vote, an organization founded by former Missouri Secretary of State

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that aims to end

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. She was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2018.

Political views

Rios has opposed efforts to add armed and specially trained school personnel to Arizona public schools. She opposes restrictions on

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. Rios has spoken out against an effort led by Louie Gohmert to rename of Cesar Chavez Day to Border Control Day.

References

External links

Profile
at the

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Rebecca Rios
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