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Mary Rose Wilcox
Mary Wilcox was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of Arizona.[1]
Biography
Wilcox and her husband own El Portal, a local authentic Mexican restaurant. Wilcox was also the first Latina to be elected to serve on the Phoenix City Council.[2]
Elections
2014
Wilcox ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 7th District. Wilcox was defeated by Ruben Gallego in the primary on August 26, 2014.[3]
Wilcox issued a challenge of primary opponent Ruben Gallego's nomination in June 2014. She stated, "I am not trying to push anyone off the ballot, and I am not hiding behind lawsuits filed by others. I am openly calling for Mr. Marinelarena or Mr. Marinelarena Gallego to put his legal surname, including his given name Marinelarena, on the ballot, so everyone has the chance to learn about his experiences and who he really is." Wilcox later withdrew the challenge, and Gallego will appear on the primary ballot.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ruben Gallego |
48.9% | 14,936 | ||
| Mary Rose Wilcox | 36.3% | 11,077 | ||
| Randy Camacho | 7.6% | 2,330 | ||
| Jarrett Maupin | 7.2% | 2,199 | ||
| Total Votes | 30,542 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State |
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Endorsements
Wilcox received the endorsement of retiring Rep. Ed Pastor.[5]
Wilcox also received the endorsement of EMILY's List.[6]
Wilcox received the endorsement of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce on August 8, 2014. CEO Margot Dorfman stated, "I am proud to announce the endorsement of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce for Mary Rose Wilcox in the race for Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Mary Rose Wilcox is a powerhouse community-focused leader with a long, strong and proven record of fighting every day to support the needs and values of her district."[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wilcox and her husband, Earl, have one child and five grandsons.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Arizona's 7th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Arizona's 7th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ azcentral.com, "Surprise announcement sets off a scramble by aspiring replacements," February 27, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Campaign website, "About," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "2014 Arizona House Primaries Results," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Luntz says GOP pollsters suck. Wehby helps prove his point.," June 13, 2014
- ↑ KTAR, "Retiring Ed Pastor endorses Mary Rose Wilcox in Arizona congressional race," March 31, 2014
- ↑ Azcentral, "Gallego tops fundraising in race to replace Rep. Pastor," April 18, 2014
- ↑ PR Newswire, "U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Endorses Mary Rose Wilcox for Arizona's 7th Congressional District; A Powerhouse Leader for Women, Arizona and America," August 8, 2014
