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Luz Robles
| Luz Robles | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Utah | |
| Master's | University of Utah | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Health Policy Analyst | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Robles earned her BS in Business Marketing from the University of Utah. She went on to earn her MPA from the University of Utah.
Robles has worked as Director for Zion's Bank Business Resource Center. She has also worked as State Diversity Coordinator for Utah Domestic Violence Council. She is a health policy analyst.
Robles joined the Utah State Senate in 2009. She has represented the 1st district since then.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Robles served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Robles served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Native American Legislative Liaison | ||||
| • Retirement and Independent Entities | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Robles served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Robles won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 1. Robles was unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and defeated Chelsea Woodruff (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Utah State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Luz Robles Incumbent |
55.3% | 10,490 | |
| Republican | Chelsea Woodruff | 44.7% | 8,479 | |
| Total Votes | 18,969 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robles won election to the 1st District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Carlton Christensen.[2]
Robles raised $85,514 for her campaign, while Christensen raised $97,172. [3]
| Utah State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Luz Robles (D)
|
8,918 | 57.2% | ||
| Carlton Christensen (R) | 6,674 | 42.8% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Robles is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Robles raised a total of $169,989 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[4]
| Luz Robles's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State Senate, District 1 |  |
$66,846 | |
| 2010 | Utah State Senate, District 1 |  |
$17,629 | |
| 2008 | Utah State Senate, District 1 | |
$85,514 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $169,989 | |||
2012
Robles won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Robles raised a total of $66,846.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Luz Robles's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Madrigal, Eli | $9,999 | |||
| Utah State Senate Democrats | $8,000 | |||
| Utah Democratic Party | $7,100 | |||
| Gonzalez, James | $3,000 | |||
| Select Health | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $66,846 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Robles was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Robles raised a total of $17,629.
| Utah State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Luz Robles's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Utah State Senate Democrats | $2,500 | |||
| Workers Compensation Fund Of Utah | $2,500 | |||
| Utah Consumer Lending Association | $1,500 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 | |||
| Sorensen, Beverly T | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,629 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Robles won election to the Utah State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Robles raised a total of $85,514.
| Utah State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Luz Robles's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| G & T Consulting | $9,000 | |||
| Senate Democrats of Utah | $7,000 | |||
| Robles, Jorge A | $6,000 | |||
| The Target Group | $3,000 | |||
| Committee To Elect Gene Davis | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $85,514 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Robles and her husband Jorge have one child.
Recent news
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Luz Robles News Feed
- West Valley City meets with Latino leaders after racial profiling allegations - Salt Lake Tribune
- News roundup: Romney aide to pen tell-tale book about campaign - Salt Lake Tribune (blog)
- Domestic Violence Leaders React to Racist Comments - KUTV Dan Sheldon (blog)
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External links
- Sen. Robles's campaign website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Fred Fife |
Utah Senate District 1 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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