Ballotpeida, Oscar De Los Santos

Oscar holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. He lives in Laveen. 

Oscar works as a teacher in South Phoenix. He also worked as the head of public policy at the Association of Arizona Food Banks. 

Oscar De Los Santos currently serves as a state representative in State Legislative District 11. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. He also serves as the Assistant Minority Leader for the State House of Representatives. 

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Plans to raise the corporate tax rate to 7% to generate over $80 million annually for education and critical services.

Plans to advocate for reinstating the corporate tax rate at 7%, stating it would generate over $80 million annually and is money that could be invested in "education and other critical services."

Supports introducing a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to "level the playing field" and address tax disparities.

Supports installing a wealth tax on the "Ultra-Rich", saying they have "rigged the tax rules...so much that the top 0.1% pay a lower effective tax rate than the bottom 99% in our country."

Supports reinstating Arizona’s estate tax on inheritances over $3.5 million to combat wealth concentration and raise $130 million for state investment.

Supports reinstating Arizona’s (AZ) estate tax on inheritances over $3.5 million, saying it would "raise $130 million for our state to invest back into our people."

Supports capping rental application fees at $20 and introducing a renter’s tax credit to provide financial relief for Arizona families.

Wants to provide economic relief for renters by installing a cap for application fees at $20 and introducing a renter’s tax credit. 

Believes in lowering housing costs, providing relief for high gas prices, raising the minimum wage, and ensuring paid family leave for all Arizonans.

Wants to reduce housing and gas prices, increase the minimum wage, and provide paid family leave for all state residents. 

Believes the economy is "rigged in favor of the wealthy and the well-connected," with the rich benefiting from tax loopholes while others struggle.

Believes the economy is "rigged in favor of the wealthy and the well-connected," with the rich benefiting from "tax loopholes written by lobbyists" while others are "struggling to get by."

Believes "workers deserve a decent living" and supports policies that ensure fair wages and economic security.

Believes "Workers deserve a decent living..."

Supports expanding the safety net for families by increasing assistance, strengthening eviction protections, and providing free school meals.

Supports expanding the safety net for families by increasing assistance, improving eviction protections, and providing free meals for students at AZ schools. 

- Plans to advocate for reinstating the corporate tax rate at 7%, stating it would generate over $80 million annually and is money that could be invested in "education and other critical services."
- Supports installing a wealth tax on the "Ultra-Rich", saying they have "rigged the tax rules...so much that the top 0.1% pay a lower effective tax rate than the bottom 99% in our country."
- Supports reinstating Arizona’s (AZ) estate tax on inheritances over $3.5 million, saying it would "raise $130 million for our state to invest back into our people."
- Wants to provide economic relief for renters by installing a cap for application fees at $20 and introducing a renter’s tax credit. 
- Wants to reduce housing and gas prices, increase the minimum wage, and provide paid family leave for all state residents. 
- Believes the economy is "rigged in favor of the wealthy and the well-connected," with the rich benefiting from "tax loopholes written by lobbyists" while others are "struggling to get by."
- Believes "Workers deserve a decent living..."
- Supports expanding the safety net for families by increasing assistance, improving eviction protections, and providing free meals for students at AZ schools. 

Economy

As of June 19, 2024, Oscar De Los Santos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Believes everyone should have access to necessary medical care regardless of skin color or income and opposes financial struggles due to medical bills.

Supports equal access to medical care regardless of skin color or income. 

- Supports abortion and women's rights.
- Supports equal access to medical care regardless of skin color or income. 

Healthcare

Supports raising Arizona public school teacher salaries to the national average by repealing GOP tax cuts and addressing corporate tax evasion.

Supports increasing public school teacher salaries to the national average, saying they are "among the worst paid in the county."

Believes that public education should be a right for all and plans to introduce legislation to make Arizona’s community colleges and public universities tuition-free, including for Dreamers.

Supports equal educational opportunities regardless of race, income, or zip code, saying that quality public education "is a right for all-not a privilege for the wealthy." 

Supports strengthening Arizona's education system with "Universal Pre-K" and "tuition-free community colleges and public universities."

Supports universal Pre-K education and free community college in AZ. 

Believes Arizona's Republican lawmakers' lack of investment has led to high child poverty and low college attainment in his district. Supports increased investment in education to address these challenges.

Believes minimal investments in District 11 resulted in a district rank of "#3 in the state for child poverty, and...near the bottom of...legislative districts for college attainment."

Believes education is the most crucial investment a state can make. As a former South Phoenix teacher, supports policies that enhance K-12 education, improve college access, and benefit children.

Believes education is the "most important investment a state can make."

- Supports increasing public school teacher salaries to the national average, saying they are "among the worst paid in the county."
- Supports equal educational opportunities regardless of race, income, or zip code, saying that quality public education "is a right for all-not a privilege for the wealthy." 
- Supports universal Pre-K education and free community college in AZ. 
- Believes minimal investments in District 11 resulted in a district rank of "#3 in the state for child poverty, and...near the bottom of...legislative districts for college attainment."
- Believes education is the "most important investment a state can make."

Education

Energy & the Environment

Believes Arizona's US Senators should pass federal voting rights legislation, including ending the filibuster.

Urges Arizona's US Senators to pass federal voting rights legislation, including ending "the filibuster."

- Urges Arizona's US Senators to pass federal voting rights legislation, including ending "the filibuster."

Voting & Elections

Endorsed by the Arizona (AZ) Education Association Fund, AZ American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 99, 104 Teamsters, UNITE HERE! Local 11, and Climate Cabinet Action.

Endorsed by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Maricopa County Young Democrats, Jane Fonda Climate Pact, and the Sierra Club

- Endorsed by the Arizona (AZ) Education Association Fund, AZ American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 99, 104 Teamsters, UNITE HERE! Local 11, and Climate Cabinet Action.
- Endorsed by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Maricopa County Young Democrats, Jane Fonda Climate Pact, and the Sierra Club

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Oscar De Los Santos

Oscar De Los Santos is a resident of Laveen, Arizona, and a son of Mexican immigrants. He was chosen as a 2017 Rhodes scholar and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. Details about his family, where he attended school prior to Oxford, and church affiliation are not provided in the information given.

Oscar De Los Santos currently serves as the Representative for District 11 in the Arizona House of Representatives and holds the position of Assistant Democratic Leader in the House. He was elected to the House in 2022. Prior to his political career, he was recognized as a Rhodes Scholar and pursued a master of public policy at the University of Oxford.

Oscar De Los Santos was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives for District 11 in 2022. He serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader in the House. Specific committees he serves on are not mentioned, nor is any past candidacy for office prior to his 2022 election.

Believes in promoting economic justice and expanding support for low-income families. As head of public policy at the Association of Arizona Food Banks, led efforts to double cash assistance for low-income families and restore food assistance for people with felony records.

Believes LD 11 is an economic powerhouse due to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and parts of Downtown Phoenix. Supports leveraging these assets to boost regional productivity.

Believes early childhood education is crucial and supports expanding access to quality preschool for all Arizona children.

Believes Arizona lawmakers have harmed education by cutting funding for Maricopa County community colleges. Said, "As a former Rio Salado Community College student, I’m outraged."

Believes in better funding for K-12 schools and higher teacher pay. Supports policies that improve educational opportunities for children and access to college.

Plans to introduce bold legislation investing in schools, students, and teachers. Supports critical investments in K-12 education and higher education policies.

Believes in "expanding education and opportunity" for children, college students, and K-12 schools. Supports policies that enhance educational access and quality across all levels.

The candidate's website says, "Along with a vibrant population, LD 11 is also home to a vast and beautiful ecology. Our district encompasses parts of the Salt River, as well as South Mountain Park, the largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America."

Believes President Biden should urge the Senate to end the filibuster to pass legislation protecting voting rights.

- Your state representatives represent the interests of your local district in the Arizona State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up the state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature.
- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.