Ballotpedia, Marlene Galán-Woods

Marlene is married to her husband, Grant, with whom she has 5 children. She lives in Arizona. 

Marlene previously worked as a broadcast journalist. She founded the Mesa Arts Academy within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley. 

Marlene Galán-Woods campaign for U.S. Representative 
in Congressional District 1 is her first run for public office. She previously served as president of the East Valley School Board. 

As of June 19, 2024, Marlene Galán-Woods’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Candidate website

Believes "a women’s right to choose should remain between patients, families, and doctors" and plans to codify Roe v. Wade into law.

Supports abortion, and believes "a woman's right to choice should remain between patients, families, and doctors."

- Supports abortion, and believes "a woman's right to choice should remain between patients, families, and doctors."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Facebook

Opposes the Supreme Court ruling to grant Donald Trump partial immunity in the January 6 case, calling it "terrifying."

- Supports protecting LBGTQ+ rights.
- Opposes the Supreme Court ruling to grant Donald Trump partial immunity in the January 6 case, calling it "terrifying."

Public Safety

Twitter

Promises to work "tirelessly to support our educators and uplift our public schools."

Opposes educational voucher programs, calling them "wrong and unethical."

Supports teachers, and plans to ensure they have sufficient resources to be successful.

- Promises to work "tirelessly to support our educators and uplift our public schools."
- Opposes educational voucher programs, calling them "wrong and unethical."
- Supports teachers, and plans to ensure they have sufficient resources to be successful.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Energy & the Environment

Endorsed by former U.S. Senator Dennis Deconcini, Mark Udall, U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Ron Barber, Eric Swalwell, and Linda Sànchez, former U.S Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, former AZ Representative Marcelino Quiñonez, and former AZ Democratic Party Chair Felicia Rotellini.

Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) Attorney General Kris Mayes, former AZ Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, and former mayor Neil Giuliano.

Endorsed by Emily's List, Bold Democrats, Elect Democratic Women, Moms Fed Up, Latino Victory Fund, Moms Demand Action, AZ Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, Ironworkers Local 75, American Federation of Government Employees, National Education Association, Arizona Education Association, Professional Firefighters of AZ, and Communications Workers of America.

- Endorsed by former U.S. Senator Dennis Deconcini, Mark Udall, U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Ron Barber, Eric Swalwell, and Linda Sànchez, former U.S Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, former AZ Representative Marcelino Quiñonez, and former AZ Democratic Party Chair Felicia Rotellini.
- Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) Attorney General Kris Mayes, former AZ Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, and former mayor Neil Giuliano.
- Endorsed by Emily's List, Bold Democrats, Elect Democratic Women, Moms Fed Up, Latino Victory Fund, Moms Demand Action, AZ Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, Ironworkers Local 75, American Federation of Government Employees, National Education Association, Arizona Education Association, Professional Firefighters of AZ, and Communications Workers of America.

Endorsements

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Marlene Galán-Woods

Marlene Galán-Woods is a 35-year resident of Arizona and a mother of five children. Her parents emigrated from communist Cuba to provide a better life for their family. She met her husband in Arizona, where they raised their family together.

Marlene Galán-Woods is a former broadcast journalist with a 20-year career in journalism, during which she focused on exposing corruption and holding the powerful accountable. She is also known for her community involvement, including serving on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley and helping to found the Phoenix Children’s Museum.

As of July 2, 2024, Marlene Galán-Woods’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Galán-Woods has the most labor endorsements of any candidate in the race and has the support of Attorney General Kris Mayes, former Governor Janet Napolitano, and Congressman Raul Grijalva. She is also supported by the Arizona AFL-CIO, Teamsters Local 104, Ironworkers Local 75, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), National Education Association (NEA), Professional Firefighters of Arizona (PFFA)."

The candidate's website says, "UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS ENDORSES GALÁN-WOODS"

Believes the Supreme Court's decision on abortion in life-threatening situations offers temporary relief but criticizes it as a political delay tactic.

Believes women's reproductive rights should be protected and opposes politicians who prioritize controlling women's bodies over providing life-saving care. Plans to "fight like hell to protect reproductive rights" and ensure healthcare decisions are guided by medical professionals.

The candidate's website says, "“It’s been two years since the Supreme Court ruled to overturn a 50-year-old landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, that protected a woman’s right to an abortion. Since then, we have seen the Arizona Supreme Court uphold a civil-war era abortion ban. Thanks to the Democratic leadership of Governor Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes, the 1864 ban was repealed – but Arizona’s 15 week ban is still in place. Elections matter and voters will prove this again in November when they vote out anti-abortion extremists like David Schweikert."

The candidate's website says, "Amish Shah championed a proposal to limit access to contraception, making it harder for Arizonans to access necessary and life-saving birth control."

Believes healthcare decisions should be personal, involving families and doctors, not politicians. Plans to protect access to abortion, IVF, and birth control in Congress.

Believes the Supreme Court's decision to uphold FDA-approved medication abortion is positive but insufficient for long-term abortion access. Criticizes "anti-abortion Republican extremists" for attempting to restrict women's reproductive freedoms.

Believes in a woman's right to choose and opposes attacks on voting rights.

Believes in restoring reproductive rights and defending democracy.

The candidate's website says, "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Aditi Katti, aditi@marleneforcongress.com 6/13/2024 MARLENE GALÁN-WOODS STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON EMERGENCY CARE BAN Phoenix, AZ — Today, Marlene Galán-Woods, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Moyle v. United States & Idaho v. United States, a case considering whether pregnant people […]"

The candidate's website says, "Election Denier: Rep. Scheweikert voted against certifying the 2020 election in Pennsylvania. He defended January 6th insurrectionists and suggested the FBI was involved in the insurrection."

Believes David Schweikert is a "corrupt extremist" who undermines America's fair and free elections. Plans to stand up for Democracy and protect voting rights in Congress.

Supports improving education for Arizona children by founding the Mesa Arts Academy and the Phoenix Children’s Museum.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Arizona currently has 9 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Arizona for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.