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Ylenia Aguilar
2023 - Present
2029
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Ylenia Aguilar is a member of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Maricopa County. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Aguilar (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona Corporation Commission. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Aguilar also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 3rd Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on July 30, 2024.
Biography
Ylenia Aguilar earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona. Her career experience includes working as a business development manager with Gybe. Aguilar has been affiliated with Vitalyst Health Foundation.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arizona Corporation Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Arizona Corporation Commission on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rachel Walden (R)  | 17.9 | 1,525,622 |
| ✔ |  | Rene Lopez (R) | 17.4 | 1,481,992 |
| ✔ |  | Lea Marquez Peterson (R) | 16.9 | 1,440,681 |
 | Ylenia Aguilar (D) | 15.7 | 1,336,868 | |
 | Jonathon Hill (D) | 15.3 | 1,301,904 | |
 | Joshua Polacheck (D) | 14.4 | 1,230,440 | |
 | Nina Luxenberg (G) | 1.3 | 110,486 | |
 | Mike Cease (G) | 1.2 | 101,473 | |
 | Frank Bertone (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 144 | |
| Total votes: 8,529,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Ylenia Aguilar, Jonathon Hill, and Joshua Polacheck advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ylenia Aguilar | 35.9 | 414,130 |
| ✔ | | Jonathon Hill | 32.8 | 378,014 |
| ✔ | | Joshua Polacheck | 31.3 | 360,835 |
| Total votes: 1,152,979 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Rachel Walden, Rene Lopez, and incumbent Lea Marquez Peterson advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Walden | 36.8 | 512,104 |
| ✔ | | Rene Lopez | 32.4 | 450,479 |
| ✔ | | Lea Marquez Peterson | 30.9 | 429,820 |
| Total votes: 1,392,403 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christy Kelly (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Mike Cease and Nina Luxenberg advanced from the Green primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cease (Write-in) | 50.4 | 179 |
| ✔ | | Nina Luxenberg (Write-in) | 49.6 | 176 |
| Total votes: 355 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Aguilar in this election.
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2022)
General election
General election for Central Arizona Water Conservation District Maricopa County (5 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Central Arizona Water Conservation District Maricopa County on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alexandra Arboleda (Nonpartisan) | 10.0 | 442,288 | |
| ✔ | Amanda Monize (Nonpartisan) | 9.5 | 418,499 | |
| ✔ | Ben Graff (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 415,256 | |
| ✔ | | Ylenia Aguilar (Nonpartisan) | 8.7 | 386,105 |
| ✔ | Barbara Seago (Nonpartisan) | 8.1 | 356,023 | |
| Donovan Neese (Nonpartisan) | 8.0 | 352,339 | ||
| Jim Pederson (Nonpartisan) | 7.5 | 331,572 | ||
 | Karen Peters (Nonpartisan) | 7.3 | 322,232 | |
| Jason Lundgren (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 319,228 | ||
| Alan Dulaney (Nonpartisan) | 6.6 | 292,502 | ||
| Lisa Bullington (Nonpartisan) | 5.8 | 254,236 | ||
| Shelby Duplessis (Nonpartisan) | 4.5 | 200,309 | ||
 | Cory Mishkin (Nonpartisan) | 3.7 | 163,022 | |
 | Daniel Cirignani Wood (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 149,447 | |
| Sam Hales (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 313 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 12,267 | ||
| Total votes: 4,415,638 | |||
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2020
The general election was canceled. Luis Peralta, Ed Hermes, and incumbent Ylenia Aguilar were elected without opposition to three at-large seats on the Osborn Elementary School District Governing Board. Their names did not appear on the general election ballot.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ylenia Aguilar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Aguilar’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
My Priorities Integrity Ylenia's approach to leadership is defined by her unwavering integrity and commitment to collaboration. Whether navigating complex political landscapes or fostering dialogue between diverse communities, she prioritizes finding common ground and building bridges. Drawing inspiration from trailblazers like Bella Abzug, Ylenia envisions a future where women wield power not by emulating traditional norms but by reshaping them to reflect inclusivity and justice. Through her dedication to integrity and equitable representation, Ylenia seeks to redefine power dynamics and create a more just society for all.
Ylenia's heritage as an indigenous woman from Mexico instilled in her a profound reverence for the Earth and its finite resources. Raised with a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between humanity and nature, she recognizes the imperative to transition towards renewable energy sources. Ylenia views the current climate change disruptions as a call to action, driving her commitment to protecting the planet and its precious waterways.
With a clear understanding of the challenges facing everyday citizens in navigating corporate structures, she advocates for robust measures to safeguard consumer rights. Ylenia's vision for the role extends beyond regulatory oversight; she aims to empower consumers by ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair treatment in all corporate interactions. By championing consumer protection, Ylenia seeks to create a more equitable marketplace where the needs and rights of individuals are upheld and respected. [2] |
” |
| —Ylenia Aguilar’s campaign website (2024)[1] | ||
2022
Ylenia Aguilar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ylenia Aguilar did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Aguilar for AZCC, "HOME," accessed June 21, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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