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Manuel Alvarez
Manuel "Manny" Alvarez (b. January 23, 1941) was a Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate from 2008 to 2010, representing District 25.
Biography
Alvarez earned his diploma from Valley Union High School and attended Cochise College. His professional experience includes working as a farmer, rancher and Employment Services Manager for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Bisbee Office. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965.
Committee memberships
- Government Institutions Committee, Arizona Senate
- Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Arizona Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Arizona Senate
Issues
Sponsored legislation
See Manuel Alvarez's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Elections
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Alvarez was defeated in the November 2 general election by Gail Griffin.[1]. He had no primary opposition.
| Arizona State Senate, District 25 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gail Griffin (R)
|
29,830 | |||
| Manuel Alvarez (D) | 24,074 | |||
2008
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2008
In 2008, Alvarez was elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 25. He finished with 34,269 votes while his opponent Mary Ann Black finished with 30,703 votes.[2] Alvarez raised $35,472 for his campaign fund.
| Arizona State Senate, District 25 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Manuel Alvarez (D)
|
34,269 | |||
| Mary Ann Black (R) | 30,703 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Alvarez is married to Beverly Sue and has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona state legislative districts
External links
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Manuel Alvarez
- Campaign Contribution: 2008 2006 2004 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State Senate District 25 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Gail Griffin |
