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Patrick Morales
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Prior offices
Tempe Elementary School District, At-large
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Last election

August 4, 2020

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Patrick Morales was an at-large member of the Tempe Elementary School District in Arizona. He assumed office in 2014. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Morales (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 26. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.

Morales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Morales' professional experience includes working as a legislative director at Arizona Students' Association and as a ramp agent for American Airlines. He attended Arizona State University.[1]

Morales has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Arizona Students' Association
  • Piedmont Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • CWA (Communications Worker's of America
  • AFL-CIO
  • Local Progress
  • AZLSBA
  • ASBA
  • Tempe Elementary School District
  • SOMOS America
  • Progressive Democrats of America
  • Democratic Party
  • HRC
  • AZ-PIRG
  • Environment Arizona
  • NALEO (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials)
  • Camp Hero
  • LGBTQ Caucus of the AZ Dem Party
  • Maricopa County Young Democrats
  • Global Resolve Undergraduate Club

Elections

2020

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 (2 seats)

Melody Hernandez and incumbent Athena Salman defeated Seth Sifuentes and Bill Loughrige in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Melody Hernandez
Melody Hernandez (D)
 
34.2
 
46,266
✔
Image of Athena Salman
Athena Salman (D)
 
33.2
 
44,981
Image of Seth Sifuentes
Seth Sifuentes (R) Candidate Connection
 
16.5
 
22,316
Image of Bill Loughrige
Bill Loughrige (R)
 
16.1
 
21,760

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 135,323
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 (2 seats)

Incumbent Athena Salman and Melody Hernandez defeated Debbie Nez Manuel and Patrick Morales in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Athena Salman
Athena Salman
 
34.2
 
10,973
✔
Image of Melody Hernandez
Melody Hernandez
 
26.2
 
8,399
Image of Debbie Nez Manuel
Debbie Nez Manuel Candidate Connection
 
24.5
 
7,866
Image of Patrick Morales
Patrick Morales Candidate Connection
 
15.1
 
4,839

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 32,077
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 (2 seats)

Bill Loughrige and Seth Sifuentes advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bill Loughrige
Bill Loughrige
 
55.3
 
6,063
✔
Image of Seth Sifuentes
Seth Sifuentes Candidate Connection
 
44.7
 
4,896

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 10,959
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Tempe Elementary School District elections (2018)

General election

General election for Tempe Elementary School District, At-large (2 seats)

Incumbent Patrick Morales and Charlotte Winsor defeated incumbent Jim Lemmon in the general election for Tempe Elementary School District, At-large on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Patrick Morales
Patrick Morales (Nonpartisan)
 
37.8
 
17,126
✔
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Charlotte Winsor (Nonpartisan)
 
35.3
 
15,964
Image of Jim Lemmon
Jim Lemmon (Nonpartisan)
 
26.9
 
12,176

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 45,266
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2014

See also: Tempe Elementary School District elections (2014)

Incumbents Jim Lemmon and Melanie Beikman's seats were up for election, but Beikman did not file to run for re-election by the general election filing deadline. Lemmon faced Patrick Morales and Harvey Gibson in the race for the at-large seats.[2]

In addition to the two four-year terms, a two-year term was also up for election following the death of board member Kathy Espinoza on July 10, 2014. The only candidate for this position was Evan D. Rogers, a write-in candidate. Because no other write-in candidates filed for the race, the election for that seat was canceled. Rogers was appointed to the governing board by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on September 10, 2014.

Results

Tempe Elementary School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngPatrick Morales 33.5% 8,300
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngJim Lemmon Incumbent 33.3% 8,246
     Nonpartisan Harvey Gibson 33.2% 8,207
Total Votes 24,753
Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "General Elections Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Patrick Morales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morales' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am running for the open seat at the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 26. I wanted to share with you a little bit about myself and my commitment to improving equity in Arizona.

I have had the honor of serving on the Tempe Elementary School Governing Board for the last six years. During my time on the school board, I have fought to increase equity in our schools so that every child, teacher, and worker can succeed.

During my time on the school board, we have solidified several policies to uplift our communities and fully support our students, educators, and parents.

​Beyond the success of the Tempe Elementary School Board, I have worked in community advocacy for nearly a decade. This work has included advocating for Pre K-12 policy and higher education statewide initiatives, healthcare for all, a $15 minimum wage, protecting the environment and our Grand Canyon, and comprehensive and humane immigration reform.

I am running to represent the district because, for far too long, Arizona politics has held us at a standstill, and we can no longer afford to maintain the status quo. It is time to get things done at the Arizona Legislature. I have a proven track record of working on multiple issues with groups throughout Arizona. My family and I love this community and Arizona as a whole.

We want to ensure that it is a place that is inclusive and works for everyone.

I humbly ask for your support and for you to join our campaign.
  • Champion for Education with Proven Leadership
  • Leader in Education Equity and Equality
  • Effectively pushed policies that uplift our communities.
I am most passionate about Education equity especially when it comes to early childhood education. I believe healthcare and education are human rights and should be accessible to all people. That the environment should be protected and cared for. As well as the fact that good-paying jobs are the cornerstone of America and we must protect our working families.
My mom is my biggest hero, she used to be a house cleaner. There were many times of uncertainty growing up. We lived in hud housing and relied on nonprofits to help us succeed. This along with our family led her to focus on becoming a teacher. She now teaches students of all ages and has changed countless lives. Perhaps most importantly she has changed my life for the better and has instilled the value of education in me from the very beginning.

That is why I have committed my life to advocating for an equitable opportunity for all.
She taught me the most valuable lesson in my life. To have Resilience and aim for progress.

All Arizonans deserve affordable healthcare, quality education, and a clean environment.
Fearless leadership and resilience. Too many of our leaders especially given the happenings of this last year are fearful to take stances and have conviction in their positions. A good leader must know when to speak up and when to step back and let our community and others lead. Perhaps most importantly for our district a leader must be effective and work to build strong relationships with individuals and organizations in our community.
The qualities I possess that would make me a successful officeholder is the ability to advocate for all communities. Coming from a community organizing background has been useful because I can make sure that every voice is heard and that issues are addressed at the core levels. I have been able to successfully pass policy and have been an effective advocate at the state capitol in the past.
To write, pass, and advocate policy for the constituents of the district while advocating for all people in Arizona.
I would like to leave the legacy of improving the lives of all Arizonans. To pass and write laws effectively so that we can have a better quality of life as a community.
The first major historical event that I remember was 9/11 it was a day my mom and I woke up to the news of this tragedy. Just before I left for school that day we sat around the living room watching as the second plane hit. I can remember that day in so much detail. My generation has been forever marked by it, the wars and recession that followed it have shaken our very world to this day.
My first job was working for the Arizona Students' Association a nonprofit that works to advocate for students in higher education from community college to PhDs. It is a nonpartisan organization that works in all the public institutions of higher education. I've worked there for many years 2011-now. In various roles. I began as a student intern and have helped lead it as a statewide organizing director and as its legislative director. Focusing on keeping higher education accessible and safe to all students.
My favorite book is probably "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo it is a story about a pure journey to find what life means what matters and why we do what we do. It's a magical story of travel and self-discovery, and my biggest passion aside from policy and advocacy is traveling.
Batman!
Redbone by Childish Gambino.
A constant struggle I have had to face has been poverty from growing up in hud housing to living in relative's garages it has been a constant presence. Our current system of education does not place enough emphasis on financial education. Through the years I have been fortunate enough to have family and friends that have helped me succeed for the better.
The Senate is much more moderate on both sides of the aisle in Arizona. The house tends to be younger and newer representatives. This leads to a more partisan divide that translates to progressives vs tea party inspired representatives. Versus Reagan and Clinton types in the Senate.
Yes, it is imperative if the state legislature is to not only understand the process but to achieve success when advocating on behalf of constituents and passing policies that affect all Arizonans.
Our failing economy in conjunction with our education system. There is a severe lack of funding for the state of Arizona that then translates not only to a severe lack of infrastructure but a systematic shift away from adequately funding our public education system. Most notably after the 2008 recession, year after year our state has failed at providing adequate long term solutions to education and proper funding sources.
The governor should function in his state constitution mandated capacity. Most notably acting separately but in conjunction with legislative priorities. Keeping the power of the veto for instance at bay until an extreme case mandates it.
Yes, as mentioned previously the Arizona State Legislature currently is much too focused on partisan politics and relationships are absolutely crucial not just within the party of a candidate's choosing but across the aisle. This is the only way to get things done.
Using the Arizona independent redistricting commission.
Education, Elections, Ways and Means, and Appropriations.
Yes, I would be honored to serve my party in the role they see best fits me. Given my past experience as a school board president, community organizer, and my personality, I believe whip would be ideal.
The constant story I hear in my district is one of the community. There are far too many people living in poverty that have recently lost their jobs or live paycheck to paycheck. We as a district and a community have to do more to help support our residents. Especially our elementary students, no child should have to go to bed hungry or go to school feeling tired.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 24, 2020
    2. ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," August 25, 2014


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