Laura Terech
@lauraforAZ
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Former Educator & Community Leader
Joined January 2022
As a former kindergarten teacher, I can't tell you how much it means to me to co-sponsor a bill restoring full-day kinder in Arizona. Strong early learning programs set our students up for long-term educational success.
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Arizona, if you try to vote and encounter any difficulties—whether at a vote center or at a ballot drop box—make sure to contact the voter protection hotline: 1-833-Vote-4-AZ.
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I’m Laura Terech, and I’m running to be your State House Representative in Legislative District 4. I'm so excited to have you all on this campaign with me and cannot wait to work with all of you to win in November and build a better Arizona.
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Today I was proud to co-sponsor a bipartisan piece of legislation that would lower the age to run for the Arizona State Legislature from 25 to 18.
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Today, the State House passed a universal voucher expansion bill, which will funnel more public tax dollars into private hands. Arizona voters have been clear in their support for public education. This November, we must flip the state legislature to protect our local schools.
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Democrats in the Arizona legislature last session introduced multiple bills to improve the lives of Arizonans, whether it was addressing the cost of health care, reducing gun violence, or supporting our public schools. Yet, none of these bills received a hearing in a committee.
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It is disappointing to see the ruling striking down the voter-approved Prop 208. Arizonans have made very clear that they want to see our schools funded adequately. Our current legislative majority has abdicated that responsibility; I look forward to flipping the legislature.
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I look forward to collecting signatures to help safeguard access to abortion in Arizona!.
Arizona coalition launches effort to get abortion rights on the ballot
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It was great to welcome @harrisonjaime to the district to support @JevinHodge! We’re going to win in LD4 and in CD1!
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"Approved expenses last year included more than $800,000 dollars for horseback riding, trips to zoos in eight states, and about three thousand transactions at indoor trampoline parks, according to state data analyzed by ABC15.".
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Democrats represent 48% of our state. Yet only 1.7% of our bills have gone through the entire legislative process, despite many with broad bipartisan support. Constituents deserve better.
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Last night, I joined my fellow Arizonans in signing the Arizona for Abortion Access petition! Arizonans deserve to be able to make their own medical decisions.
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I am so honored to receive recognition from Governor Hobbs for my work getting the election recount bill across the finish line. I’m committed to protecting all Arizonans’ right to vote.
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It was wonderful to have the Human Rights Campaign of Arizona and the Maricopa County Young Democrats join our canvass yesterday to talk with voters in LD4! Thank you so much for your support!
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I’m excited to ✨officially✨ be a member of the Arizona State House of Representatives and get to work representing my community!
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My running mate @ChristinePMarsh and I just filed our signatures to get on the ballot. Thank you all so much for helping us get to this new phase of the campaign!
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It's disappointing to see the Superintendent of Public Instruction using taxpayer money to promote pulling students and funding from public schools.
😤 Supt. Horne’s ADE is spending $600,000+ on TV, radio, and social media ads promoting… PRIVATE school vouchers?. Share if you think the Superintendent of *Public* Instruction should be spending state dollars on PUBLIC instruction!
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Congratulations Governor Hobbs, Secretary of State Fontes, and Attorney General Mayes!.
And with that, Arizona’s 3 highest statewide offices are run by Democrats. Thank you to every single voter who got us here. Now, we continue our work to move Arizona forward. Congratulations @katiehobbs @Adrian_Fontes and @krismayes!.
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Today, the AZ House of Representatives had the honor of hosting a delegation of Ukranian diplomats and human rights defenders. Welcome Dmytro Liubota and Volodymyr Dzhydzhora as we continue our shared work of fighting for democracy across the globe.
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What a night! 🥂 Our new Governor and an Arizona for everyone calls for a celebration 🌵
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Thank you! I’m so honored to be an Everytown endorsed candidate. Let’s flip the legislature and work to reduce gun violence!
Follow and support @lauraforAZ who is running for a seat in the AZ State Legislature: And help GOTV:
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Today we met for Committee of the Whole (COW 🐄) training. COW is an opportunity for the entire chamber to gather and debate a bill. This exercise gave new members a chance to practice the parliamentary rules and procedures we use to make motions or request changes to a bill.
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Arizona is ranked the 8th worst state in the nation for gun safety laws! As legislators, we need to prioritize common sense gun safety measures, like Christian’s Law and universal background checks, to save lives and protect our communities.
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Today was the first day of new member orientation for House members. We walked a bill path through the Capitol complex, met legislative entities & staff, and discussed rules, procedures, and ethics. It was an awe-inspiring experience to walk onto the House floor and take my seat!
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Thank you to @brahmresnik for speaking with an educator about universal school vouchers today.
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I'm proud to have played a role in getting this vital piece of legislation over the finish line.
I'm proud to sign our bipartisan deal to keep our elections free and fair. With this bill, we're making sure Arizonans will have their voices heard at the ballot box.
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Arizona cannot afford to let petty partisan politics get in the way of running our state.
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Just because we’re through the primary doesn’t mean we’re going to take a day off from talking to our neighbors!
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It's 'coffee with your seatmate Friday'! Rep-Elect @MatthewGress and I enjoyed chatting policy this morning and how we can represent our community. Looking forward to the start of session on January 9th!
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I am disappointed that our budget does not include even a temporary pause on universal vouchers. The new vouchers are threatening to bankrupt our state. They are also causing delays and issues for the original recipients.
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I am outraged by today’s decision to allow a territorial-era abortion ban to take effect. This ban places politics ahead of women’s personal medical decisions and puts the lives of women at risk. Arizonans in November are going to remember this.
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🇺🇸 It was an honor to join President Biden and other elected officials this morning for the announcement of the John S. McCain III National Library on ASU's Tempe campus! 🇺🇸
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As the former President of the Phx and Arizona chapters of the National Organization for Women, I am honored to have their endorsement. With NOW, I spoke out about domestic violence, the impact of gun violence on women, and many issues AZ women face. Thank you for your support!
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I am committed to working to pass common-sense gun safety measures to keep our communities safe from gun violence. I am proud to have earned this F.
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Earlier this afternoon, I submitted my first bills as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. These bills seek to improve school safety, improve democracy, and support our students!
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Hey! That's my name on that ballot! 🤩 Be sure to vote and return your ballots by August 2nd! 🗳
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LD4 in the House! I look forward to working with Rep-Elect @MatthewGress to represent the best interests of the LD4 community!
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I am so honored to be named a finalist for the 2024 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. My full statement:
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Big news! My bills HB2478, which would end the practice of suspending students for missing school, and HB2075, to exempt school blueprints from public records requests, are going to receive hearings next week in the House Education and Government committee respectively!.
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I can't believe early voting starts tomorrow! Spent tonight canvassing to make sure we reach as many voters as possible before they vote!
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My LD4 constituents DO NOT support attacking our LGBTQ+ youth. I will not support legislation harming our trans children.
Rep. @lauraforAZ, a teacher, reads another plea to lawmakers from a constituent to remove the target from trans kids and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve. No on #SB1001
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Thank you to all of the Moms Demand volunteers who visited the Capitol today for advocacy day!
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I'm ready to take the stage for tonight's Clean Elections Debate. Tune in and hear my plan for the future of Arizona!
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I will always stand up for Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community.
Our state is fortunate to have leaders like these that stand up and fight for the dignity and humanity of all LGBTQ Arizonans - they've completely changed the debate at the Capitol. You have a partner in the AG's office!
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Loose gun laws in Arizona are not making us safer. We need a legislature that will pass common sense gun safety measures to keep our communities safe!.
Arizona is one of the most dangerous states in the country for crimes committed with a firearm. Wonder why that is? . Republicans in the legislature have systematically torn down all safety measures our state has.
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Thank you to the Maricopa County Elections Department for today's tour of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center! It’s great to see how election results are tabulated safely and securely.
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Thank you to Congressman Greg Stanton for helping to launch our canvass today and to everyone who came out to knock on doors for your support!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning to canvass and talk with our neighbors!
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Thank you, Governor Hobbs, for naming me to the Bipartisan Elections Task Force. It's an honor to serve. I look forward to working together to defend the freedom to vote, remove roadblocks for eligible voters, encourage participation, and to improve confidence in our elections.
Here's who is on Gov. Katie Hobbs' new Bipartisan Elections Task Force, just announced:
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I'm so honored to have been selected as one of seven national finalists for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. Please vote! 🧡
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Taking the oath of office yesterday was an incredibly emotional experience. This is the culmination of a long journey and a lot of hard work. THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make this moment a reality.
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What a way to kick off #WearOrange weekend with a @MomsDemand @PhoenixMercury game last night! . Gun violence has become all too common in our country. This year, there have been 269 mass shootings in only 154 days. It is time we say #Enough and stand up to gun violence.
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I’m running for the State House because we need to raise teacher pay and support our public schools.
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Arizona needs legislators to step up and fix the issues with the election timeline they created that don’t interfere with the freedom to vote. Tomorrow, I will be dropping a clean fix to this issue.
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It was great to talk to our neighbors this morning about why I’m supporting the Scottsdale override!
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Universal vouchers are expected to cost $900 million in '24. With less than 20% of recipients having attended a public school, this threatens to defund public schools and bankrupt the state. Should this continue, we will be forced to dip into the rainy day fund or cut services.
The school voucher program in its current form is not sustainable, and Republican legislators need to explain why they are forcing this runaway spending on Arizona taxpayers. We need to bring an end to this out of control and unaccountable spending, and I will work tirelessly to.
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Morning, Arizona!🌵Huevos rancheros and good conversation with Secretary Fontes!
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Our community needs a fighter. For our students and families. For access to safe water. For the freedom to vote. That’s why I’m running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives. Join me:
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Tonight I had the ability to speak alongside passionate education advocates. Let’s elect leaders who make our communities stronger.
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Yesterday, I had the chance to introduce some of my friends, family members, and loved ones on the floor of the Arizona State House. It was so special to be joined by the people closest to me!
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I’m glad to be one of 32 votes today to repeal the archaic 1864 abortion ban.
JUST NOW: 32 Representatives in the House have voted to #RepealTheBan! Thank you @AZHouseDems for your dedication and partnership as we fight to protect the rights of every Arizona. #azleg
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Today, I attended the one-n-ten brunch, which offers programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth. I will always work to protect and support members of the LGBTQ community, especially our young people!
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The only thing scarier than Friday the 13th is public schools without the resources to support our students! 👻.
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Proud to stand with you, Representative Gutierrez against hate aimed at our LGBTQ+ community.
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My ballot is here! Seeing my name on a general election ballot is an incredible feeling! Make sure to vote on or before November 8th.
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It was great to meet with Governor Hobbs this morning to discuss how we can work together to build an Arizona for everyone!
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Powerful words from my colleague Representative Austin.
“This is my lived experience since I was 5 years old. That’s when I knew.” Stop what you are doing and watch Rep. @LorenaAustin4Az’s 🔥 vote explanation on SB1001, the GOP’s hateful & dangerous “pronoun” bill. Austin is Arizona’s first non-binary, non gender-conforming lawmaker.
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Here’s what happened this week at the Arizona State Legislature!
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With only a one-seat majority in the chamber, the House Education Committee has thus far failed to hear a single bill with a Democrat sponsor, such as funding full day kindergarten, strengthening school safety, and permanently addressing the AEL.
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It was great to attend the Arizona List event today to support progressive pro choice women running for office!
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I’m so thrilled to work alongside such amazing and passionate educators. It's an honor to be a part of the House Teacher Caucus! 🍎
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I’m disappointed that my Republican colleagues chose to recess rather than consider a motion to overturn Arizona’s outrageous and out-of-date abortion ban.
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The budget introduced today does not make the needed investments our state needs. With a $5.3 billion surplus, we should be investing in Arizonans by fully funding K-12 education, expanding KidsCare, and meaningfully addressing housing costs and homelessness.
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It was wonderful to speak at the Moms Demand Action press conference in support of my common sense school safety measures. I also met with local volunteers and Moms founder Shannon Watts to discuss how we can work to reduce gun violence.
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It was wonderful to join the League of Arizona Cities and Towns this week for their annual convention in Tucson. Here are some of the highlights:
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As a member of the Municipal Oversight & Elections committee, I was invited to tour Runbeck, the election services company tasked with printing Maricopa County’s ballots since the early 90s.
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I’m honored to have earned the support of Run For Something in my re-election campaign!
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Today, Representative David Cook and I co-sponsored a proclamation of support to recognize the brave Iranian protesters seeking their inalienable human rights, freedoms, and a democratic system of government.
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Arizonans benefit from strong partnerships between the State Legislature and elections officials. Today I sat down with Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates to discuss election administration .
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Thank you to everyone who joined us to canvass today! We truly appreciate your support. This is how we flip the Legislature!
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It may be 100 degrees outside, but it's a long cold day in the House. The Teacher Caucus is bundled up!
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It’s Parents Day at the Capitol! Thank you to Save Our Schools, Stand for Children, and all of the public education supporters for joining us down at the Capitol!
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I'm incredibly honored to have received the endorsement of @Everytown and @MomsDemand on the weekend of the 2nd March For Our Lives. I'm angered by the inaction that has led to the necessity of a second march and I commit to taking action to reduce gun violence as a legislator.
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Here’s what happened this week at the Arizona State Legislature!
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Today, I was pleased to vote to temporarily lift the aggregate expenditure limit so that our schools can stay open and spend the funding they’ve been allocated.
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Thank you to my colleagues for the birthday wishes!.
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It was wonderful to celebrate the inauguration of our next governor with so many amazing people!
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When the AC goes out, you let your neighbor use your office. Let's keep each other safe out there, friends!
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Yesterday, Representative @Jennifer_Pawlik, Rep @JudyForAZ, and I visited Sky Crossing Elementary School in Paradise Valley Unified School District. The School Psychologist, Dr. Stacy Anderson, planned an inspiring and informative afternoon for us to learn about MTSS, or .
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On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of doing a ride along with a DPS officer. We did a traffic break, worked a 3-car accident, and issued citations for criminal speeding. It was fascinating to see the challenges they face doing their job as they work to keep our streets safe.
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Hi, my name is Jordan and I’m an organizer in LD 4. As the son of an AZ teacher, I’m working hard to elect our awesome pro-public education candidates: Christine Marsh and Laura Terech. - J
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As we head into Election Day, I want to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to our volunteers and team for their hard work and dedication. This campaign would not have been possible without your help.
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Platforming debunked conspiracies erodes confidence in our elections. I stand with our county elections officials who worked hard to get our elections right, and now thanks to AG Kris Mayes we know they did.
STATEMENT: House Democratic Representatives @hernandezforaz, @Aguilar4AZ, @os_delossantos and @lauraforAZ will not be attending today's planned #azleg joint meeting. They released the following statement regarding their decision:
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I am beyond frustrated that we find ourselves mourning yet another mass shooting. Though I was proud to attend today's March For Our Lives, gun violence has sadly become all too common in our country.
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