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Sally Ann Gonzales
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Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded by Paul Boyer
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by Olivia Cajero Bedford
Succeeded by John Kavanagh
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019
Succeeded by Andrés Cano
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013
Serving with Macario Saldate
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
January 1997 – January 2001
Serving with Ramon Valadez
Personal details
Born (1957-10-02) October 2, 1957 (age 67)
Brawley, California
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Tucson, Arizona
Alma mater Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Website Senate Website

Sally Ann Gonzales was born on October 2, 1957. She is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. She currently serves as a State Senator for Arizona, representing District 20. She started this role on January 9, 2023.

Before becoming a State Senator, Sally Ann Gonzales served in the Arizona House of Representatives. She has been a public servant for many years, working to represent the people of Arizona.

Education and Learning

Sally Ann Gonzales studied at two important universities in Arizona. She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (BA), in elementary education from Arizona State University. This means she learned how to teach young children.

Later, she continued her studies and earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree. This advanced degree was in multicultural education from the University of Arizona. This type of education focuses on understanding and respecting different cultures in schools and communities.

Political Career

Sally Ann Gonzales has a long history of working in the Arizona government. She has served in both the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona State Senate.

Serving in the House of Representatives

Gonzales first served in the Arizona House of Representatives from January 1997 to January 2001, representing District 20. After a break, she returned to the House.

She served again from January 10, 2011, to January 14, 2013, representing District 27. Then, she represented District 3 from 2013 to 2019. In these roles, she helped make laws for the state of Arizona.

Moving to the State Senate

After her time in the House, Sally Ann Gonzales was elected to the Arizona State Senate. She represented District 3 from 2019 to 2023.

Since January 9, 2023, she has been serving as the State Senator for District 20. As a State Senator, she continues to work on important issues for the people of Arizona.

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