Olivia Cajero Bedford
Olivia Cajero Bedford (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 3. Bedford assumed office on January 14, 2013. Bedford left office on January 14, 2019.
Bedford (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 3. Bedford lost in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2018.
Cajero Bedford was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Arizona State Senate because of term limits. Cajero Bedford previously represented District 27 in the state Senate from 2011 to 2013. She served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 27 from 2003 to 2011.
Bedford passed away on February 10, 2022.[1]
Biography
Bedford's professional experience includes working as a business owner and as a director of sales and marketing in the tourism/hotel industry.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bedford served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Workforce Development |
| • Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bedford served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
| • Budget |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bedford served on these committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Natural Resources and Transportation |
| • Rules |
| • Audit |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Alma Hernandez and Andres Cano defeated Beryl Baker in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alma Hernandez (D) | 46.3 | 34,577 |
| ✔ |  | Andres Cano (D) | 42.2 | 31,482 |
| Beryl Baker (G) | 11.5 | 8,566 | ||
| Total votes: 74,625 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Andres Cano and Alma Hernandez defeated Olivia Cajero Bedford in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andres Cano | 34.9 | 10,423 |
| ✔ | | Alma Hernandez | 33.3 | 9,951 |
 | Olivia Cajero Bedford | 31.7 | 9,478 | |
| Total votes: 29,852 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Beryl Baker advanced from the Green primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beryl Baker | 100.0 | 135 | |
| Total votes: 135 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Olivia Cajero Bedford ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 3 general election.[2][3]
| Arizona State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Olivia Cajero Bedford Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 48,887 | |
| Total Votes | 48,887 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Olivia Cajero Bedford ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 3 Democratic Primary.[4]
| Arizona State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Olivia Cajero Bedford Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 28, 2014. Incumbent Olivia Cajero Bedford defeated Salomon Baldenegro in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Olivia Cajero Bedford Incumbent |
59% | 7,087 |
| Salomón F. Baldenegro | 41% | 4,923 |
| Total Votes | 12,010 | |
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Bedford won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 3. She defeated Maria Garcia in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. She won the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Olivia Cajero Bedford Incumbent |
100% | 43,084 | |
| Total Votes | 43,084 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Olivia Cajero Bedford Incumbent |
66.8% | 9,718 |
| Maria Garcia | 33.2% | 4,822 |
| Total Votes | 14,540 | |
2010
Bedford was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arizona House of Representatives. She instead won election to the district 27 seat of the Arizona State Senate. She ran unopposed.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bedford and Phil Lopes were elected to the 27th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents J. D. "Duke" Schechter (R), Mark Phelps (Lib), and Kent Solberg (Green).[12]
Bedford raised $35,902 for the campaign, Lopes raised $32,088, Schechter raised $35, Phelps raised $0, and Solberg raised $34,291.[13]
| Arizona State House, District 27 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phil Lopes (D)
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32,650 | |||
| Olivia Cajero Bedford (D)
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35,010 | |||
| J. D. "Duke" Schechter (R) | 15,490 | |||
| Mark Phelps (Lib) | 6,374 | |||
| Kent Solberg (Green) | 4,970 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Cajero Bedford's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
Public Schools
- Excerpt: "I fight to keep tax money from being diverted from the public schools to for-profit schools and to fully fund public schools."
Affordable Health Care for All
- Excerpt: "I strongly supported the successful expansion of the AHCCCS program and use of Affordable Health Care Act funds."
Public Safety
- Excerpt: "I support universal background checks and limits on high capacity weapons."
Children and Families
- Excerpt: "I strongly support the new Child Safety Agency as a good first step towards protecting our most vulnerable population, our children."
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "I strongly support business, such as tourism and solar energy installation, that help the economy and employ workers."
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the 54th Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4.
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2016
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In 2016, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 24.
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 14.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Cajero Bedford's endorsements included the following:[16]
- U.S. Representative, Raul Grijalva
- Pima County Supervisor, Richard Elias
- Senator Paula Aboud
- Tucson Mayor, Jonathan Rothschild
- Pima County Supervisor Ret., Dan Eckstrom
- Tucson City Councilwoman, Regina Romero
- Arizona Education Association
- Arizona Fraternal Order of Police
- Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter
- Service Employees International Union (Arizona)
- Stonewall Democrats of Arizona
Personal
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Bedford is a member of the Gates Pass Area Neighborhood Association, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, National Association of Latino Elected Officials, National Conference of State Legislatures, Tucson Convention Center Commission, Tucson Mountain Association and Women in Government.[17]
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona State Senate District 3
- Arizona State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ KGUN 9, "State senator dies, flags ordered to half-staff," accessed June 27, 2022
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 28, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed July 28, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedARA - ↑ Official campaign website, "Supporters," accessed July 28, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ron Gould (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 3 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Sally Ann Gonzales (D) |
| Preceded by Jorge Luis Garcia |
Arizona State Senate District 27 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Leah Landrum-Taylor (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Arizona House District 27 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Sally Ann Gonzales |
