Donate

Header

Put an introductory paragraph to your issues page here. It could be about specific key issues your campaign is focusing on or your campaign’s more general mission and approach.

Our Campaign’s Top Issues

Issues

Footer

It's important to get involved in something, and you can write something that inspires your site visitor to get involved too! Click Launch Form Builder on the sidebar to edit your form fields and set up your integrations.

make a difference.

Long Form

“Insert whatever text you want here. It could be about your campaign’s main message. You could phrase it as a first-person quote by a prominent endorser, or not.”

Page Intro

Issues Post

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Additional Pictures, Video, Branding &amp; Logo</h2>Branding and the logo are available with a guide that includes instructions for using the logo, including color identification.<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qlpec47S1IbD7lYVLMm4iuakkYruNglZ?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download Here</a>

Red Box

Volunteer

In The News

Your contributions help us reach more voters.

We’re grateful for your contributions!

Voters in our community want action on the issues that affect their daily lives: the rising cost of living, fully funded public schools, and affordable health care. Our campaign is focused on delivering economic relief for working families while protecting fundamental rights and our democratic values.

Alma Hernandez is also endorsed by elected leaders at all levels of government.

Your Name for Political Office

Arizona Secretary of state

Adrian Fontes

Assistant senate democratic leader

Catherine Miranda

State Senator

Flavio Bravo

Eva Diaz

Sally Ann Gonzales

Kiana Maria Sears

Pascua Yaqui Councilmember

Andrea Gonzales

Flowing Wells USD Governing Board Member

Kevin Daily

Former State Representative

Cesar Chavez

Dr. Macario Saldate

Headshots

Issues

News Post

Media Kit

Headline Text Here

<h3>Daughter of an immigrant mother and a blue-collar worker dad, Alma is the youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State Legislature.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/606f0795-b0be-4945-8164-d8a4a5caab99/779427c2-b304-4af2-80b6-4e340068dc07/779427c2-b304-4af2-80b6-4e340068dc07.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4261%2C3408&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4>“I represent a community made up of working families, immigrants, and first-generation Arizonans who are doing everything they can to build a better future for their children.”</h4>Born and raised on the South Side, a proud Sunnyside School District graduate,&nbsp;Alma has turned deep local roots into a powerful engine for change.&nbsp;At 25, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State Legislature, turning her lived experiences into results for the community she calls home.&nbsp;Her tenacity for service is matched only by her love for her family, the Hernandi, as they are endearingly called.Alma holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona, completed advanced training at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and earned both a Master’s in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. She has served as both a legislator and a professor for years.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/606f0795-b0be-4945-8164-d8a4a5caab99/e62ff793-6628-475a-9c32-69590212adff/5842ac60-3e32-4f5b-97bd-d069d028d530.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C3830&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Widely recognized as the most effective Democrat in the legislature, Alma has a proven track record of breaking through glass ceilings.&nbsp;Despite a Republican-controlled legislature, Alma has passed ten laws, secured millions for Southern Arizona, strengthened labor unions, advanced criminal justice reform, protected reproductive freedom, and expanded access to health care. Her leadership is informed by personal experience navigating a broken juvenile justice system and by a lifelong commitment to ensuring every family has a fair shot. She&nbsp;has proudly served as&nbsp;Chair of the Health Policy Committee for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, helping shape health policy for Latino communities across the country. Her professional experience extends beyond the Capitol, including humanitarian medical work in Ghana and Panama, where she delivered care to women and children. Alma understands that policy is personal and that access to quality health care, education, and opportunity can change lives.A proud Mexican Jew and daughter of a construction worker and an immigrant from Mexico, Alma never forgets where she comes from. She governs by delivering results and fighting every day for Southern Arizona.&nbsp;Alma is a champion for underserved communities and a proponent of bold, common-sense leadership. Join our movement today by signing up to volunteer, donate, and vote to continue building on her leadership and years of successful service to our community.&nbsp;She is proud of her record, grateful for her community’s trust, and ready to continue fighting for Southern Arizona and the values that make opportunity possible for all as the next State Senator.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/606f0795-b0be-4945-8164-d8a4a5caab99/c2466048-33b4-420a-9dfb-15de785f9231/c30730c1-a388-4d18-ab7d-b7d442cc931c.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C1632&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="right" variant="base">

Text

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatu

Our Gallery

Gallery

This Campaign Is People-Powered By People Like You!

Dozens of associations, unions, local organizations and leaders are standing together!

Logos

Endorsements

Events Post

This is a community-driven campaign. Our community can only win if I have your support. Together, we can knock on doors, call voters, or host your neighbors for a cafecito. Any support will get us closer to our win in the Arizona State Senate.

Get Involved

News

Follow Alma Hernandez closely. Read news articles and press releases in which Alma is quoted or interviewed about the most pressing issues in legislative district 20.

Latest Campaign Developments

News

The stakes are high and your support matters. Our democracy has been under constant attack by MAGA Republicans and their affinity with Donald Trump.As your State Senator, I will continue to fight and ensure that the cost of living is prioritized and your healthcare is affordable. Please pitch in to help us get to the Arizona State Senate.

Support Our Campaign!

<h3>Contribute now to support our campaign!</h3>

Landing Popup

Privacy Policy

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party, except: (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.

DOG mom

MOST EFFECTIVE DEMOCRAT

REPRESENTATION MATTERS

BILLS SIGNED

Data Details

Privacy Policy

Events

Endorsements

Learn more about Arizona State Legislator Alma Hernandez.

Meet Alma Hernandez

Meet Alma

Volunteer

Home

LD20 Wins!

Write a short blurb about an issue your campaign is highlighting. Try to keep the text a similar size between the various issue blurbs.

Protecting your voting rights is one of my top priorities. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle our access to the ballot box by undermining trust in elections and by silencing the voices of everyday Arizonans. It is vital to our country's foundation that we fight and defend every eligible voter's ability to participate in free and fair elections.

Access To The Ballot Is Sacred To Democracy.

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has b

Tucson Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez, who lives nearby, has been actively involved in supporting the family and seeking answers. "For me it's been incredibly disheartening to know this is happening in Tucson," Hernandez said.

Tucson family speaks out after being detained by ICE

State Rep. Alma Hernandez sharply criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for stopping a car and arresting three members of a Venezuelan family near an elementary school just south of Downtown Tucson on Friday morning.&nbsp;

Hernandez: ICE stop near Tucson elementary school on Friday was 'reckless'

Democrats argued the committee selectively invoked parental rights while stripping them away when it came to LGBTQ+ families and communities. Rep. Alma Hernandez (D-Tucson), in a pointed exchange, said the committee had spent hours debating parental choice only to abandon it when convenient.

A clear attack on the queer community under pretext

“I think it's very clear that in our communities, people are looking for answers and not just talking points,” said state Rep. Alma Hernandez, the bill sponsor. “At the end of the day, we know that what Arizonans are really struggling with is making ends meet.”

'We have to start somewhere': Arizona bill would create $5M rental assistance program

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

firstName

lastName

phoneNumber

zipOrPostalCode

email

Event title here

For Tucson residents, the American Dream seems less and less attainable. However, I still believe in an Arizona where la familia comes first. Due to careless Republican policies, that foundation is being shaken by a cost-of-living crisis that forces our neighbors to choose between skyrocketing rent and putting food on the table. As your State Senator, I will fight for real relief, from expanding affordable housing options to holding greedy corporations accountable, so that every family in Tucson has the breathing room they deserve to thrive right here in LD 20.

Cost of living has gotten out of control.

Rep. Alma Hernandez wants to spend $5 million to help renters undergoing financial hardship avoid being kicked out of their homes. The Tucson Democrat proposed a similar plan last year but it failed to earn any support from Republicans, who control the state legislature and decide which bills move forward.&nbsp;

House committee advances $5 million rental assistance program with bipartisan backing

Democratic lawmaker Alma Hernandez (D-Tucson) is behind the idea."I think it's really clear that Arizonans right now are struggling to make ends meet," State Rep. Hernandez said. "Cost of living is really high, and this is not a partisan issue. This is an issue that's impacting members of our community regardless of party.”

Rental assistance program bill moves forward at Arizona State Capitol

Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez voted against the bill alongside Contreras and three others.&nbsp;“I don’t think anyone here will say that we are for waste and fraud, but I think we should look at: What are we doing to actually help those that need it right now the most and whose families are going hungry?” Hernandez said.

AZ House Republicans move to align SNAP oversight with federal reforms

I went door to door in Barrio Santa Rosa to hear from community voices about an increased ICE presence in the area, and I found residents shared one common feeling: fear. None wanted to show their faces on camera, and some didn't even want to step outside their homes.

ICE activity near elementary school sparks fear in Southside community

Rep. Alma Hernandez released a press statement calling for greater accountability and humanity from ICE agents operating in Tucson, saying the actions have spread fear throughout the community.

Tucson residents fear ICE actions after detention of Venezuelan refugee family

Arizona’s housing challenges didn’t appear overnight, and they won’t be solved with a single bill. But we can take meaningful steps right now to prevent avoidable evictions and keep families stable while they get back on their feet. We all benefit when our neighbors are housed, our communities are stable, and our state uses taxpayer dollars wisely.&nbsp;

Local opinion: Keeping Arizona families housed is the responsible choice

Keeping good jobs in Arizona is essential for our families and communities. Union labor is the backbone of America and of our state's economy, ensuring fair wages, safe workplaces, and opportunities for every worker to thrive. I will continue fighting to protect Arizona jobs, support union workers, and make sure our state's workforce remains strong and competitive.

We Need To Keep Jobs in Arizona!

Hernandez said South Tucson is no stranger to immigration enforcement, but she said the agency’s recent actions in Arizona and across the country are what’s alarming.

Lawmaker: ICE detains three people in South Tucson

My entire career, I have advocated for accessible and affordable healthcare. Whether it was sponsoring bills or voting on legislation that has a people-first approach, I have always stood up against those trying to take advantage of my community. It is a moral failure when families are forced to choose between life-saving treatment and keeping a roof over their heads. I have been fighting and will continue to fight to lower prescription drug costs and cap out-of-pocket expenses because your health should never be a debt sentence.

Nobody should go bankrupt for healthcare.

Hernandez questioned the bill’s focus on citizenship status, saying it would only inspire fear among the state’s immigrant residents and convince them to stay home when they need help.

Democrats say bill weaponizes health care data while GOP claims it tracks undocumented&nbsp;costs

“People are really struggling right now to make ends meet. Cost of living is very high. We have people who are struggling even though they are working, still struggling to pay rent, as this program is really important as a way to help those in the community who need it most,” Hernandez said.

Arizona lawmakers consider bill to provide emergency rental assistance

Hernandez visited with a fourth family member, a 29-year-old woman named Tatiana Farias, who was present during the arrest but not detained. She found out her three family members are being held at Eloy Detention Center after her sister-in-law called her Sunday.

ICE ramping up activity in Tucson, Pima County attorney says

As a proud AFT Union member and product of Sunnyside School District, I know firsthand how public schools empower students to succeed. Today, programs like Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) are dismantling public education, diverting resources, and undercutting the opportunities students need to thrive.

Safeguarding Public Education.

The bill sponsored by Rep. Alma Hernandez, a Tucson Democrat, would create a new program to pay up to two months of rent or $5,000, whichever is less expensive, for households with at least one child under 18 that are experiencing a “an unexpected and temporary financial emergency.”

Rental assistance might come to Arizona through new bill

My mother immigrated to the United States and built a new life, leaving behind her career and business as a chemist to escape rising violence in Mexico. Like my mom, millions have come to our country in search of greater opportunities. Immigrants are the fabric of this nation's existence. This is why I stand firmly and proudly with our families and oppose ICE's attempts to break our communities.

America Was Built By Immigrants.

Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, said that everything she learned in law school about the U.S. Constitution doesn’t seem to apply anymore. Hernandez said she was studying constitutional rights last night to prepare for her Bar Exam and had to shut her book out of frustration.&nbsp;

Arizona Democrats rail against ICE violence: ‘What the hell is wrong with us?’

As a member of the minority, I am here to remind the public that we, too, can and will be effective leaders bringing the issues voters care about most to the forefront. My message is clear: stable housing is foundational to strong families, healthy communities, and a resilient economy.

Hernandez: Targeted rental assistance needed to alleviate Arizona’s housing crisis

Alma Hernandez is considered one of the most effective Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives. She is seeking to represent you in the Arizona State Senate for legislative district 20.