Ronnie Maestas-Condos

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Ronnie Maestas-Condos

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of California at Santa Barbara, 1976

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Eastern meditation/awareness practices

Profession

Retired heavy equipment operator

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Ronnie Maestas-Condos (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 14. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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Biography

Maestas-Condos was born in Los Angeles, California. She attended Moorpark Community College and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1976. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a heavy equipment operator after training through an AFL/CIO apprenticeship program.

Elections

2020

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Gail Griffin and incumbent Becky Nutt defeated Kimberly Moschetti, Ronnie Maestas-Condos, and Joshua Hampton in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gail Griffin (R)	32.7	63,170
✔		Becky Nutt (R)	32.5	62,722
		Kimberly Moschetti (D)	18.3	35,289
		Ronnie Maestas-Condos (D)	16.6	32,070
	Submit photo	Joshua Hampton (D) (Write-in)	0.0	16

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 193,267
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Kimberly Moschetti and Ronnie Maestas-Condos advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kimberly Moschetti	53.8	14,172
✔		Ronnie Maestas-Condos	46.2	12,178

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,350
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 (2 seats)

Incumbent Gail Griffin and incumbent Becky Nutt advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gail Griffin	50.9	23,836
✔		Becky Nutt	49.1	23,004

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,840
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Campaign themes

2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I live in rural southeast Arizona, I am a marrried, 70 yr old Hispanic LGBTQ female. Committed to fighting for gun safety legislation, environmental protections,-especially around water use, passage of the ERA, green job creation, improving and adequately funding our education system, supporting a wealth tax to fund our social safety nets like universal health care, social security, school lunch programs, unemployment/disability insurance. I am concerned about the viability of our democracy & protecting our voting rights. This is my first time running for public office, my goal is to serve my community and represent my constituents, hope to be given the chance.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My campaign is about representation. My job is to work for the people in my district, to be available to and listen to their concerns and issues and advocate for them at the state level.
• The health crisis and the resultant economic disruptions will require innovative and creative solutions to bring our communities back to health. It will require vision, leadership and cooperation at the local and state level. I look forward to being a part of the solutions for the challenges ahead.
• Our country is at war with itself. I bring a message of peace because it is the only way we will be able to create a future for ourselves and our children. We need to end the divisiveness and assert the values of inclusion, cooperation and community. This is what my election will be about.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gun safety legislation is what motivated me to get involved in running for office. However it is difficult to not also be as passionate about our environment and protecting it for our safety and health, particularly water issues. I am concerned about wealth inequality and the effects it has on the health of our communities and world. I feel a robust and well funded educational system for all citizens is the foundation of a successful and compassionate society. Creating economic opportunity and jobs that benefit all members of a community, particularly those who tend to fall outside traditional pathways, like the disabled or minorities. I am passionate about representing my constituents, meeting with them, learning of their concerns and advocating for them with legislation.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have unending admiration for ex-presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. She embodies all the qualities of an elected official that I would want to emulate. She is a problem solver and is not afraid to champion new ways of creating solutions. She knows how to work as a team member and also be a leader when called for. She is intelligent but humble about it. She is brave but also seems to have an awareness of her strengths and weaknesses. She has a great sense of humor and can laugh at herself. She is honest and trustworthy and has great compassion for the underprivileged. She is a fighter for the people and seems tireless.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

There are books, essays and films about Chief Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The last movie "On the Basis of Sex" is a good primer and overview into her struggles of being one of the fist women to attend law school and graduate. She has been a fighter for equality under the law her whole life, though she does not let her passion for fairness blind her to biases she may possess. Even now despite advancing age and infirmities she is involved and engaged and seems no less committed to advancing the cause of equality before the law.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

John Lennon/Imagine

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Wanting to engage in employment that is considered non-traditional for females and primarily male dominated, specifically my employment in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. Also identifying as a gay woman in my late teens during the 60"s & 70"s was very isolating and challenging.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

One of the greatest challenges we face in the world and hence for our nation and our state are the effects of climate change. Climate change has brought severe weather conditions one of them being widespread drought and the shortage of viable water supplies. Living in a desert community and experiencing the decline of water resources will affect every aspect of our states health and welfare. If we have poor quality water or no water it will affect our ability for growth, which will affect job creation and which in turn will affect state revenues. It's all connected. We need to start now transitioning to an economy that supports and creates jobs in sustainable energy supplies, like sun and wind. We need to create the educational and training infrastructure to fill these types of occupations, which in itself will be a boost to our economy for more job creation and potential revenues.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

In Arizona there is an independent redistricting committee. I support it's role in deciding the redistricting process. However there is a problem with the makeup of the committee and who decides will be on the committee . Currently there is a tendency for one party to be unfairly represented, this needs to be addressed and corrected because it will influence the redistricting process.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I am an advocate for gun safety reform at the federal level and state level. We have all been subjected to the media coverage of mass shootings in our communities, in particular the report that our representative Gabie Giffords had been the victim of one of them. I have followed her story and it has been inspiring to me to witness her painstaking recovery back to health and eventual involvement again in the political arena. Undoubtedly she and her family continue to struggle with the challenges her near death experience has entailed but she is someone who will forever be a model and inspiration to me as I navigate political campaigning and engagement.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Montenegro

Majority Leader:Michael Carbone

Minority Leader:Oscar De Los Santos

Representatives

District 1

Selina Bliss (R)

Quang Nguyen (R)

District 2

Stephanie Simacek (D)

Justin Wilmeth (R)

District 3

Joseph Chaplik (R)

Alexander Kolodin (R)

District 4

Pamela Carter (R)

Matt Gress (R)

District 5

Sarah Liguori (D)

Aaron Marquez (D)

District 6

Mae Peshlakai (D)

Myron Tsosie (D)

District 7

Walter Blackman (R)

David Marshall (R)

District 8

Janeen Connolly (D)

Brian Garcia (D)

District 9

Lorena Austin (D)

Seth Blattman (D)

District 10

Ralph Heap (R)

Justin Olson (R)

District 11

Junelle Cavero (D)

Oscar De Los Santos (D)

District 12

Patricia Contreras (D)

Anastasia Travers (D)

District 13

Jeff Weninger (R)

Julie Willoughby (R)

District 14

Laurin Hendrix (R)

Khyl Powell (R)

District 15

Neal Carter (R)

Michael Way (R)

District 16

Chris Lopez (R)

Teresa Martinez (R)

District 17

Rachel Keshel (R)

Kevin Volk (D)

District 18

Nancy Gutierrez (D)

Christopher Mathis (D)

District 19

Lupe Diaz (R)

Gail Griffin (R)

District 20

Alma Hernandez (D)

Betty Villegas (D)

District 21

Consuelo Hernandez (D)

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)

District 22

Lupe Contreras (D)

Elda Luna-Nájera (D)

District 23

Michele Pena (R)

Mariana Sandoval (D)

District 24

Anna Abeytia (D)

Lydia Hernandez (D)

District 25

Michael Carbone (R)

Nick Kupper (R)

District 26

Cesar Aguilar (D)

Quantá Crews (D)

District 27

Lisa Fink (R)

Tony Rivero (R)

District 28

David Livingston (R)

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

District 29

Steve Montenegro (R)

James Taylor (R)

District 30

Leo Biasiucci (R)

John Gillette (R)

Republican Party (33)

Democratic Party (27)