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Raquel Terán
DEMOCRAT
Raquel Terán is running for Arizona US Representative, District 3, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Raquel was born in Douglas, AZ and raised in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. She earned a degree in liberal studies from Arizona State University.
Professional background
Raquel has worked as a community organizer, including with Mi Familia Vota, and served as a campaign director for Planned Parenthood.
Political background
Raquel Terán has served as a state representative and a state senator. She was elected as a representative in 2018 and 2020 and as a senator in 2022. She has held the position of Minority Leader in the Arizona Senate and has been the Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party.
Economy
Supports raising the federal minimum wage to at least $15/hour.
Supports collaborative blockchain and crypto innovation to provide equitable capital access and advocates for a modern regulatory framework ensuring clarity, transparency, and consumer protection.
Supports nationwide rent control, eviction protections, a federal right to counsel for tenants, and tenant unions to support renters.
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Healthcare
Believes "healthcare is a human right" and supports Medicare for All, citing COVID-19's exposure of healthcare system inequities.
Supports codifying abortion access at the federal level by passing the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Supports comprehensive healthcare coverage, including vision, dental, behavioral health, reproductive health, and community-based long-term support services.
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Voting & Elections
Opposes the Citizens United ruling, believing it allows billionaires and millionaires to "buy our elections" through "dark money and corporate PAC spending."
Supports federal action to protect elections from interference.
Supports passing comprehensive campaign finance reform.
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Public Safety
Supports "common-sense" gun safety legislation, including banning assault weapons to reduce mass shootings.
Believes the criminal justice system is "expensive and punitive," failing to reduce crime or increase public safety, and supports accountability in law enforcement.
Supports ending the "War on Drugs" by legalizing marijuana and expunging cannabis-related criminal records.
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Education
Supports investing in school districts, early child care, universal pre-kindergarten, and greening infrastructure and plans to expand and fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for equitable education.
Said, "I strongly believe that every child deserves access to a great, free public education, regardless of socioeconomic background, race, or zip code."
Believes in making public colleges, universities, and vocational programs nearly tuition-free and providing relief for student loan debt.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
As state director for Mi Familia Vota and Reform Immigration for America, led efforts to improve immigration policies.
Supports comprehensive immigration reform to address the "humanitarian crisis" and opposes extremists who politicize immigration issues.
Opposes "mass deportation" and plans to close "for-profit detention centers run by corporations."
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Energy & the Environment
Supports a Green New Deal to transition to 100% clean and renewable energy.
Supports incentivizing businesses to adopt renewable energy and become partners in water conservation.
Supports working with the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund to ensure clean air and water for future generations.
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Endorsements
Endorsed by 1 former and 4 current state legislators and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
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