Lupe Chavira Contreras
General Information
- Male
- Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Biographical Information
The following is from ALIS for the 51st Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2013):"[...] From birth I was raised in Cashion, Arizona and moved out of the town I’ve always called home at the age of 22.
"[...] I was part of the first Graduating class of Westview back in 1993. After graduation I attended Estrella Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College in pursuit of a degree in Criminal Justice.
"In high school during the summer months I worked in fields picking onions and melons. This was my summer job until the end of my senior year when I started working at Fry’s in Avondale then went on to UPS. While going to college I was offered a job at the Law Office of Ben Miranda [...]. After working there for a few years I went off to work for two other law offices and then to the office that I’ve called home for the past 14 years which is Pomeroy & Associates. [...]
"I’ve coached Wrestling for more than ten years from Kindergarten children to Seniors in High School. I coached for the Desert Devils Wrestling program for kids from K through 8 th grade and at Westview High School.
"More recently since being elected State Representative for District 19, I have become an active member of NALEO - National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials.
[...]
"The West Valley has always been home to both my wife and I and is something that we hold close to our hearts. My family roots in the West Valley go back to before my parents were born and when my Grandparents were young. Growing up I’ve been able to see the growth that all the West Valley towns have gone though."
"[...] I was part of the first Graduating class of Westview back in 1993. After graduation I attended Estrella Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College in pursuit of a degree in Criminal Justice.
"In high school during the summer months I worked in fields picking onions and melons. This was my summer job until the end of my senior year when I started working at Fry’s in Avondale then went on to UPS. While going to college I was offered a job at the Law Office of Ben Miranda [...]. After working there for a few years I went off to work for two other law offices and then to the office that I’ve called home for the past 14 years which is Pomeroy & Associates. [...]
"I’ve coached Wrestling for more than ten years from Kindergarten children to Seniors in High School. I coached for the Desert Devils Wrestling program for kids from K through 8 th grade and at Westview High School.
"More recently since being elected State Representative for District 19, I have become an active member of NALEO - National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials.
[...]
"The West Valley has always been home to both my wife and I and is something that we hold close to our hearts. My family roots in the West Valley go back to before my parents were born and when my Grandparents were young. Growing up I’ve been able to see the growth that all the West Valley towns have gone though."
Additional Information
Contreras is an active member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO).
Contreras was elected Minority Leader to replace Andres Cano, who resigned to purse a graduate degree at Harvard University.
("Arizona House Democrats elect Rep. Lupe Contreras as minority leader." by KTAR.com June 22, 2023 7:50AM. Accessed June 23, 2023. https://ktar.com/story/5508611/arizona-house-democrats-elect-rep-lupe-contreras-as-minority-leader/)
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | (unknown) | Maricopa | ||
| 51st Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | (unknown) | Maricopa | ||
| 52nd Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Avondale | Maricopa | Minority Whip | |
| 52nd Legislature, 1st Special | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Avondale | Maricopa | Minority Whip | |
| 52nd Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Avondale | Maricopa | Minority Whip | |
| 53rd Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Minority Whip | |
| 53rd Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Minority Whip | |
| 54th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Assistant Minority Leader | |
| 54th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Assistant Minority Leader | |
| 55th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Assistant Minority Leader | |
| 55th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 19 - Maricopa (2013-2021) | Cashion | Maricopa | Assistant Minority Leader | |
| 56th Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | 22 - Maricopa (2013-2021) (2022-) | Cashion | Maricopa | Minority Leader | |
| 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | 22 - Maricopa (2013-2021) (2022-) | Cashion | Maricopa | Minority Leader | |
| 57th Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | 22 - Maricopa (2013-2021) (2022-) | Cashion | Maricopa | ||
| 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | 22 - Maricopa (2013-2021) (2022-) | Cashion | Maricopa |