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Richard Miranda
Richard Miranda (b. March 6, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 13 from 2011 until his resignation in February of 2012. He previously served in the Arizona State Senate from 2003 to 2011 and was Minority Whip from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Miranda earned his diploma from North Phoenix High School in 1974. His professional experience includes working as a consultant and legal manager for the Miranda Law Firm, assistant to the Mayor of Phoenix, Executive Director for the Centro Adelante Campesino and Migrant Health Director for the Arizona Association of Community Health Centers.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miranda served on these committees:
- Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Issues
Sponsored legislation
See Richard Miranda's official website for a list of sponsored legislation.
Elections
2010
Miranda won election to the district 13 seat of the Arizona House of Representatives. He and incumbent Anna Tovar won unopposed in the November 2 general election.[1][2]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 13 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Anna Tovar (D)
|
3,122 | |||
| Richard Miranda (D)
|
3,184 | |||
| Martin J. Quezada (D) | 1,621 | |||
2008
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2008
In 2008, Miranda was re-elected to the Arizona State Senate, District 13. He ran unopposed and finished with 23,816 votes.[3] Miranda raised $14,912 in campaign funds.
| Arizona State Senate, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Miranda (D)
|
23,816 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Miranda is divorced and has four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Richard Miranda
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martha Garcia |
Arizona House, District 13 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Martin Quezada |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State Senate District 13 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Steve Gallardo |
