Rocque Perez
Rocque Perez (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on July 21, 2026.
Perez was a member of the Tucson City Council in Arizona, representing Ward 5. He left office on December 1, 2025.
Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rocque Perez earned a high school diploma from Mountain View High School. His career experience includes working as a chief executive officer.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on July 21, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 20
Alma Hernandez (D) and Rocque Perez (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 20 on July 21, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Rocque Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Perez's responses.
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- My campaign is powered by neighbors, not special interests. LD-20 deserves a senator who listens, shows up, and works alongside our community. I have spent my career strengthening public institutions—schools, nonprofits, and local government—and fighting for families who are too often left out of the conversation.
- As CEO of the Southern Arizona Education Council, I’ve seen how education transforms lives. I’m running to strengthen our public schools, reduce barriers to college and career training, and support the educators who shape Tucson’s future. Arizona has underfunded its schools for decades; our students and teachers deserve better. In addition to this, I will champion affordable housing, childcare access, and health investments that help families thrive.
- LD-20 is one of Arizona’s most diverse districts, home to LGBTQ+ families, immigrant communities, veterans, and working people who deserve safety, dignity, and representation that reflects their values. I will fight extremist attacks on reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and public education.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 2, 2026
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Fimbres (D) |
Tucson City Council Ward 5 -2025 |
Succeeded by Selina Barajas (D) |
