Steve Gallardo

      Steve M. Gallardo (Born October 25, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 13. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 13th District from 2003 through 2009. He serves on the Cartwright Elementary School District Governing Board, from 2001 through 2004 and elected in 2010 for a four-year term. Previously, he served on Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board, from 2004 through 2008. He was appointed by former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, from 1998 through 2002.

      Steve Gallardo
      Member of the Arizona Senate
      from the 13th district
      Incumbent
      Assumed office
      January 10, 2011
      Preceded by Albert Hale
      Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
      from the 13th district
      In office
      January 12, 2003 – January 12, 2009
      Preceded by Gabrielle Giffords
      Succeeded by Anna Tovar
      Personal details
      Born (1968-10-25) October 25, 1968 (age 44)
      Phoenix, Arizona
      Political party Democratic
      Profession Attorney
      Religion Roman Catholic

      History

      Steve Michael Gallardo, a fourth generation Arizonan, was born on October 25, 1968 to Jose Luis Gallardo and Alice Carrillo. He grew up in the playgrounds of Maryvale, Arizona. He attended grade school at Starlight Park Elementary School in the Cartwright Elementary School District and Trevor G. Browne High School in the Phoenix Union High School District. He continue his education at Rio Salado Community College. Gallardo served as Maricopa County Campaign Finance Director and Training Officer for 14 years. In February 2002, Gallardo resigned from Maricopa County Election Department and announced his candidacy for the Arizona House of Representatives and elected in November 2002, representing Legislative District 13 covering areas of Maryvale, Glendale, Tolleson, Cashion, and Avondale. Gallardo was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008. In January 2009, Gallardo step down from Arizona House of Representatives to pursue a consulting firm. Shortly after the passage Arizona SB 1070 into law, he decided to announced his candidacy for Arizona State Senate for Legislative District 13 and was elected in November 2010.

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      Members of the Arizona State Senate
      • President of the Senate: Andy Biggs (R)
      • President Pro Tempore: Gail Griffin (R)
      • Majority Leader: John McComish (R)
      • Minority Leader: Leah Landrum Taylor (D)
         
      1.    Steve Pierce (R)
      2.    Linda Lopez (D)
      3.    Olivia Cajero Bedoford (D)
      4.    Lynne Pancrazi (D)
      5.    Kelli Ward (R)
      6.    Chester Crandell (R)
      7.    Jack Jackson Jr. (D)
      8.    Barbara McGuire (D)
      1.    Steve Farley (D)
      2.    David Bradley (D)
      3.    Al Melvin (R)
      4.    Andy Biggs (R)
      5.    Don Shooter (R)
      6.    Gail Griffin (R)
      7.    Nancy Barto (R)
      8.    Rich Crandall (R)
      1.    Steve Yarbrough (R)
      2.    John McComish (R)
      3.    Anna Tovar (D)
      4.    Kimberly Yee (R)
      5.    Rick Murphy (R)
      6.    Judy Burges (R)
      7.    Michele Reagan (R)
      8.    Katie Hobbs (D)
      1.    Bob Worsley (R)
      2.    Ed Ableser (D)
      3.    Leah Landrum Taylor (D)
      4.    Adam Driggs (R)
      5.    Steve Gallardo (D)
      6.    Robert Meza (D)


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