The recent election brought many big changes to Arizona. Most importantly, Arizona made history with its first all-woman leadership team in one of its legislative bodies. Senate President Priya Sundareshan, Majority Leader Christine Marsh, and Assistant Majority Leader Analise Ortiz comprise this historic leadership group.
Also, for the first time in 70 years, Democrats hold a supermajority of 20 of 30 seats in the State Senate. They also won 37 of 60 seats in the House. With Governor Katie Hobbs’ reelection, this brings the state under full Democratic control for the first time since the 1960s.
WFSA scored victories of our own at the ballot box – where voters rejected 3 of the 4 propositions we opposed: Prop 142 (which would have banned DEI programs), Prop 144 (which would have ended mail-in voting as we know it), and Prop 320 (which would have resulted in cuts to school funding).
Unfortunately, Proposition 318, which targeted trans women and girls in sports and bathrooms, passed despite our firm opposition. You can read our full statement here.
While we celebrate our wins, we also look to the future to determine how to regain lost rights and identify opportunities to advance policies that help women and girls of all identities thrive. Make sure to sign up to receive action alerts and stay involved with us in advocacy.
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TODAY:
- Join the Gender Equity Network to receive action alerts and opportunities for simple ways to get involved.
- Sign up for a Request to Speak account to make your voice heard (virtually or in person) at the Capitol during the 2027 Legislative Session starting January 2027.
