The very first bill Legislative Republicans introduced this session was to strip Arizonans of their voting rights. Today, Dem Leaders Sundareshan & De Los Santos introduced the Voters First Act, which will expand Arizonans' voter rights & secure our elections.

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight to ensure everyone had equal rights. The Arizona Senate Democrats are committed to turning his dream of justice and equality for all into a reality for every Arizonan.

Happy Friday! On Opening Day, Senator Lela Alston got a standing ovation during the State of State for her significant contributions to the state legislature and to Arizona.

What happens when you put 17 Republicans in a room? You get $1.1 billion tax plan that looks good on Instagram but favors corporations and the wealthy while threatening education, healthcare, and essential services.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Capitol today to honor and celebrate Arizona’s rich Indigenous culture and history during the 31st Annual Arizona Indian Nations and Tribes Legslative Day!

On Opening Day, @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social left two seats empty for the 32 people who died in ICE custody last year, and for the thousands still suffering in detention. When she tried to speak their names, Senate President Warren Petersen tried to cut her microphone.

Los demócratas en la Legislatura estamos unidos para bajar los costos de vida, frenar la codicia corporativa, hacer la salud pública accesible y defender la educación.

Tomorrow is the 31st Annual Arizona Indian Nations and Trives Legslative Day! You can come down to the Capitol to join the annual celebration of Arizona’s rich Tribal culture and history or watch the Joint Protocol Session live at 11 am at azleg.gov/actvlive.

Los demócratas en la legislatura lucharemos por Un Arizona Accesible Para Todos. Los líderes demócratas Oscar De Los Santos y Priya Sundareshan compartieron nuestras prioridades: reducir los costos, garantizar una atención médica accesible y proteger las escuelas públicas. Estamos trabajando para ti

Legislative Democrats are fighting for an Arizona We Can Afford. Today we gaveled into the 57th Legislature's Second Regular Session and Democratic Leaders Oscar De Los Santos and Priya Sundareshan shared our top priorities: Lowering costs, affordable healthcare, protecting public schools.

Governor Hobbs is putting Arizona first! During her State of the State today, she made it clear that she will be tackling the top issues Arizonans are facing like affordability, protecting our water, education, and more.

This session Legislative Democrats are united in lowering the cost of living, making healthcare affordable, protecting public education and expanding job opportunities. Swipe to read all of our priorities.

Happy Opening Day, Arizona! 🎉 Watch live at azleg.gov/actvlive

“Senate Democrats are ready to get to work. We’re fighting for an Arizona We Can Afford, a state where families thrive, kids get a quality education, and everyone can stay healthy. Real solutions for Arizona’s families and businesses start here.”

Yesterday, Senator Bravo joined Equality Arizona for their Legislative Kickoff Breakfast to discuss what the LGBTQ+ community can expect to see at the Legislature this session.

Happy Birthday Senator Hatathlie! 🎉🩵 Thank you for all your hard work advocating for Arizonans, especially those in our Indigenous communities.

There are only 4 days until Opening Day! Make sure you stay connected with our Caucus this session by following all of our social media pages, including our new Facebook page. Links to all accounts are in our bio.

Yesterday, Leader Sundareshan and Senator Kuby joined the Sierra Club for a press conference announcing this year’s environmental protection priorities — including clean air and water, access to public lands, heat protections, lower energy costs and more.

PRESS RELEASE: Arizona Senate Democrats Stand with Minneapolis After Killing of Innocent Woman

Join Senator Lauren Kuby and Representative Brian Garcia for conversation and community at their first monthly constituent event of the 2026! They will talk about how they are preparing and what their goals are for the 57th Legislature’s Second Regular Session, which starts on Monday, January 12.

There are 5 days until the Legislative Session begins. Stay up to date with what our Caucus is doing by signing up for media alerts on our website! ArizonaSenateDemocrats.com/media-hub

There are 6 days until the 2026 Legislative Session begins and we know that there are a lot of terms people might not know that are thrown around at the State Legislature. Check out our legislative dictionary to learn the most important words used during the session.

Let the Session Countdown begin because the 57th Legislature’s Second Regular Session is only a week away! Save this session timeline so you can remember all the important dates

Happy New Year, Arizona! 🎉 We hope you all have nothing but health, happiness and success in the new year.

Happy Kwanzaa, Arizona! We hope all who celebrate have a joyous time with their family and community.

Merry Christmas, Arizona! 🎄🩵 We hope everyone who celebrates has a wonderful day with those they love.

🚨REMINDER: ONE WEEK until the IPC holds a town hall to hear from Arizonans about the MMIP crisis, the Turquoise Alert & how elected officials can better serve Indigenous communities across the state. The event will be an open forum for community members to share their experiences and their stories.

The Indigenous Peoples Caucus wants to hear from Arizonans about the MMMIP crisis, the Turquoise Alert and how Arizona elected officials can better serve Indigenous communities across the state. The event will be an open forum for community members to share their experiences and their stories.

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Hatathlie Celebrate Opening of New Marshall Magnet Elementary School Building in Flagstaff

Happy Hanukkah, Arizona! 🕎 We hope all who celebrate a peaceful and blessed Festival of Lights.

PRESS RELEASE: Senate Democratic Leader Sundareshan Taps Senator Epstein to Serve on the New Maricopa County Stadium District Board for Chase Field; Senator Epstein Pushes for Transparency Ahead of First Meeting of the Board

Read the Arizona State Legislative Democrats’ letter regarding H.R. 4097, which is attempting to designate CAIR as foreign terrorist organization

“The importance of having a federal Department of Education is because education is the great equalizer amongst our country.” 🗞️Senator Flavio Bravo (LD26) spoke with KTAR 92.3 about the importance of the US Department of Education.

‼️The Trump Administration plans to block ‘blue states’ from billions of dollars they need to run their SNAP programs unless they share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.

Read Leader Sundareshan’s full letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding its upcoming vote to approve the serve agreement between Tucson Electric Power and Beale Infrastructure.

Every December 1 since 1988, the US has commemorated World AIDS Day, until today. President Trump not only chose not to recognize World AIDS Day, he has also cut funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and research.

Happy Thanksgiving, Arizona! 🦃 We hope that everyone has a peaceful day full of love, happiness, and good food.

PRESS RELEASE: Senate Democratic Assistant Leader Miranda releases statement on DOE Professional Degree Change

On Tuesday, Senator Lauren Kuby joined Protect Our Care Arizona and healthcare advocates to hold Republicans accountable for their votes to gut their constituents’ healthcare and throw the country’s healthcare system into chaos. 📸: Protect Our Care

Today we honor the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Bigotry has no place in Arizona and our caucus is dedicated to fighting to make our state a place where everyone is safe to be their authentic selves.

PRESS RELEASE: Legislative Democrats respond to Governor Hobbs Executive Order Calling for Middle and Working-Class Tax Relief

Last week Senator Lauren Kuby and Representative Brian Garcia hosted a housing justice round table where individuals were able to discuss housing issues that are facing Arizonans.

Yesterday, the Senate President and Health and Human Services Chair denied our request to have Senator Epstein fill a vacant seat despite the committee not having quorum. 🎥 Watch Senators Gabaldón and Epstein discuss how this decision goes against Senate rules and hurts Arizonans.

Join Senator Lauren Kuby and Representative Brian Garcia TOMORROW for a Housing Justice Town Hall and Community Panel. WHEN: November 13 from 5-7 PM WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center 655 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, 85282

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Hatathlie Presents Certified U.S. and Arizona State Flags to Waypoint Recovery, Honoring Recovery, Renewal, and Community Strength CC: @thatathlie.bsky.social

PRESS RELEASE: Emmy-Winning Journalist Octavio Pulido to Lead Communications for Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus

🎥 Watch Health & Human Services Ranking Member Senator Sally Ann Gonzales (LD20) talk about the recent update with SNAP benefits and why it’s not enough for Arizonans.

📲 Join us in donating to food banks across Arizona. Visit azgovernor.gov. And if you’re a small business that’s stepping up to help those affected, visit azsos.gov/AZ-SNAP-support to join the statewide directory. #AZSNAPSupport #azleg

Today the Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Secretary Rollins urging her to use the contingency reserve to fund SNAP benefits for Arizonans and Americans alike.

Despite the USDA having the money to keep the SNAP program running, Trump has decided to stop the program’s funding. SNAP is one of our nation’s most effective tools to fight hunger and this weekend 42 million Americans, including 900,000 Arizonans, will go without their benefits.