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Rebecca Rios

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Rebecca Rios
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Democratic Party

Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Arizona House of Representatives District 27
Arizona State Senate District 23
Arizona State Senate District 27
Successor: Anthony Kern
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

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Profession
Social worker
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Rebecca Rios (Democratic Party) is a judge for South Mountain Precinct of the Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Rios (Democratic Party) ran for election for the South Mountain Precinct judge of the Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Rios served as state Senate minority leader from 2021 to 2023. While serving in the state House, she held the position of minority leader.

Biography

Rios earned her B.A. in social work from Arizona State University in 1989 and her M.S.W. in social work from Arizona State University in 2003. Her professional experience includes working as a child and family counselor for the Wayland Family Center from 1989 to 1990, children's case manager for Community Care Network in 1990 to 1992, director of children's behavioral health services for the Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association from 1992 to 2005, and director of community and interagency relations for Empowerment, Incorporated in 2007.

Elections

2022

Justice of the Peace

See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2022)

General election

General election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct

Rebecca Rios won election in the general election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios (D)
 
97.4
 
35,086
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.6
 
934

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

Total votes: 36,020
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct

Rebecca Rios defeated incumbent Cody Williams in the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios
 
58.7
 
9,103
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Cody Williams
 
41.1
 
6,375
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
36

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Total votes: 15,514
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State Senate

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2022

Rebecca Rios did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 27

Incumbent Rebecca Rios defeated Garland Shreves in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 27 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios (D)
 
76.9
 
57,027
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Garland Shreves (R)
 
23.1
 
17,087

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

Total votes: 74,114
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 27

Incumbent Rebecca Rios advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 27 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios
 
100.0
 
19,747

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

Total votes: 19,747
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 27

Garland Shreves advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 27 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Garland Shreves
 
100.0
 
5,022

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

Total votes: 5,022
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 27

Rebecca Rios won election in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 27 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios (D)
 
100.0
 
40,012

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

Total votes: 40,012
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 27

Rebecca Rios defeated Cipriano Miranda in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 27 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rebecca Rios
Rebecca Rios
 
78.6
 
11,170
Image of Cipriano Miranda
Cipriano Miranda
 
21.4
 
3,036

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

Total votes: 14,206
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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2016

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Arizona House of Representatives 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.[1]

Incumbent Rebecca Rios and incumbent Reginald Bolding were unopposed in the Arizona House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2][3]

Arizona House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rebecca Rios Incumbent 57.77% 37,701
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Reginald Bolding Incumbent 42.23% 27,559
Total Votes 65,260
Source: Arizona Secretary of State


Incumbent Reginald Bolding and incumbent Rebecca Rios defeated Edward Blackwell and Dave Braun in the Arizona House of Representatives District 27 Democratic Primary.[4]

Arizona House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Reginald Bolding Incumbent 34.90% 6,213
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rebecca Rios Incumbent 45.93% 8,176
     Democratic Edward Blackwell 9.69% 1,725
     Democratic Dave Braun 9.47% 1,686
Total Votes 17,800


2014

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Arizona House of Representatives 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. Reginald Bolding and Rebecca Rios defeated incumbent Norma A. Munoz, Marcelino Quinonez and Edward Blackwell in the Democratic primary. Myron L. Jackson, Sr. and Jose Tello were unopposed in the Republican primary. Bolding and Rios defeated Jackson and Tello in the general election.[5][6][7][8]

Arizona House of Representatives District 27, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRebecca Rios 40.4% 16,576
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngReginald Bolding 34% 13,950
     Republican Jose Tello 12.8% 5,261
     Republican Myron L. Jackson, Sr. 12.8% 5,261
Total Votes 41,048
Arizona House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRebecca Rios 29.6% 4,797
Green check mark transparent.pngReginald Bolding 26.6% 4,307
Norma Muñoz Incumbent 25.1% 4,067
Marcelino Quiñonez 18.4% 2,977
Edward Blackwell 0.2% 31
Total Votes 16,179

Endorsements

In 2014, Rios' endorsements included the following:[9]

  • Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick
  • Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema
  • Hon. Clovis Campbell, Former Rep. LD27
  • Hon. Phil Gordon, Former Phoenix Mayor
  • Senator Leah Landrum Taylor, LD27
  • Maricopa County Supervisor Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers
  • Andrew Morrill, President of AZ Education Association
  • Fraternal Order of Police
  • Arizona's List
  • Arizona Education Association (AEA)
  • United Steelworkers

2010

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010

Rios was defeated by Steve Smith in the November 2 general election.[10]. She had no primary opposition.

Arizona State Senate, District 23 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Steve Smith (R) 34,568
Rebecca Rios (D) 30,361

2008

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2008

In 2008, Rios was re-elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 23. She finished with 48,203 votes while her opponent Andre Campos finished with 36,722 votes.[11] Rios raised $36,999 for her campaign fund.

Arizona State Senate, District 23
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Rebecca Rios (D) 48,203
Andre Campos (R) 36,772

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Rebecca Rios did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Rios' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]

Invest in our Students

  • Excerpt: "We must fully fund public education, promote a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), provide much needed teacher support, and help improve those schools which are failing."

Healthcare Accessibility

  • Excerpt: "While much needed funding for healthcare has been provided through the recent Medicaid Restoration process, we must continue to ensure that healthcare is affordable and accessible for everyone."

Economic Development and Job Creation

  • Excerpt: "As the most diverse district in the City of Phoenix, District 27 is home to a variety of industries: agriculture in the southwest, corporate business in the downtown area, and local small business in the central corridor. Support for these different enterprises is crucial so that they continue to thrive and grow. Focus at the State level on innovative policies to fund job training and targeted incentives to businesses will allow for creation of good paying jobs."

Veteran Services

  • Excerpt: "I will champion needed programs and services for Veterans so that they will have the tools needed to succeed."

Campaign finance summary

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Rebecca Rios campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Arizona State Senate District 27Won general$48,275 N/A**
2018Arizona State Senate District 27Won general$58,203 N/A**
2016Arizona House of Representatives, District 27Won $42,808 N/A**
2014Arizona State House, District 23Won $34,375 N/A**
2010Arizona State Senate, District 23Lost $37,264 N/A**
2008Arizona State Senate, District 23Won $36,999 N/A**
2006Arizona State Senate, District 23Won $68,321 N/A**
2004Arizona State Senate, District 23Won $39,385 N/A**
1998Arizona State House, District 7Won $6,090 N/A**
1996Arizona State House, District 7Won $7,299 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Rios was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Rios was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rios served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rios served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

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2022

In 2022, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 25.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Elections Calendar & Upcoming Events," accessed January 11, 2016
    2. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
    3. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
    4. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
    5. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
    6. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 27, 2014
    7. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
    8. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
    9. ↑ RebeccaRios.com, "Endorsements," accessed July 30, 2014
    10. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
    11. ↑ Arizona State Senate official election results
    12. ↑ RebeccaRios.com, "Issues," accessed July 30, 2014
    13. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ARA

    Political offices
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    Cody Williams (D)     		Maricopa County Justice of the Peace South Mountain Precinct
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    2019-2023    		 Succeeded by
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