Anna Hernandez
American politician
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Anna Hernandez is an American politician who serves as a member of the Phoenix City Council. Hernandez was elected in 2022 to serve in the Arizona State Senate representing District 24 as a member of the Democratic Party, defeating incumbent State Representative Cesar Chavez in the Democratic primary.[1] Hernandez went on to be unopposed in the general election.[2]
Anna Hernandez | |
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| Member of Phoenix City Council from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office April 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Galindo-Elvira |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lela Alston (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Analise Ortiz |
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| Party | Democratic |
During her tenure in the Arizona Senate, she has been described as a "staunch housing advocate" and spearheaded legislative efforts to increase housing supply through faster permitting processes and less restrictive zoning regulations.[3][4][5]
In 2024, she won a four-way race for Phoenix City Council's district 7 seat with 52.7% of the vote.[6] The district covers Maryvale, Estrella, Laveen, downtown and south Phoenix.
Hernandez's brother was killed by the Phoenix Police Department in 2019 during a mental health crisis. Her father died of COVID-19 in 2021.[7]
