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Phoenix Union High School District board.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.western-and-pacific-state-legislators.alpha-i-to-m", "markdown": "# Aaron Márquez\n\nAaron Márquez is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 5th district.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355) Before his legislative service, he was a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board and served two combat tours in Afghanistan with the Army.[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His campaign site lists the District 5 seat for the November 3, 2026 Arizona General Election.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n| --- | --- |\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355) |\n| Current office | Member, Arizona House of Representatives, District 5[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355) |\n| Previous offices | Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board member[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nMárquez is a Democrat.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n## Career\n\nMárquez served on the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board.[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His campaign biography states that he served two combat tours in Afghanistan with the Army.[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/)\n\nHe is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from District 5.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355) In the 2026 session of the Fifty-seventh Legislature, he serves on the [Federalism](https://www.edgepedia.org/federalism), Military Affairs & Elections, Government, and Public Safety & Law Enforcement committees, and on the House committees of reference for those same three committees.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nMárquez's campaign site lists the Arizona House of Representatives, District 5, for the November 3, 2026 Arizona General Election.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Health care\n\nOn his campaign website, Márquez writes that he will prioritize the middle class by \"fighting to bring down healthcare costs\".[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His legislative page lists sponsorship of HB2292, \"cancer screening; coverage; gene mutation\"; HB2294, \"outpatient treatment centers; facility fees\"; HB2460, \"eligibility; children's health insurance program\"; and HB2461, \"coverage; family and medical leave\".[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n### Education\n\nOn his campaign website, Márquez writes, \"Arizona parents and students deserve access to a high-quality education right in their neighborhoods\".[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez) He has said that as a state representative he would \"fight to implement a more comprehensive curriculum and increase the quality of education\" and \"fight to keep our students safe\".[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez) His campaign site describes him as a father of school-aged children, a husband to an elementary school principal, and a school board member.[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His legislative page lists sponsorship of HB2213, \"appropriation; free school meals\"; HB2484, \"school policies; internet; wireless devices\"; HB2495, \"full-day kindergarten students; ADM\"; HB2497, \"study committee; educator health insurance\"; HB2498, \"school safety program; mental health\"; and HB2493, \"providers; financial audits; academic performance\".[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n### Abortion\n\nHis campaign site states, \"With the right to abortion at stake, Aaron will fight to repeal archaic and barbaric state laws that restrict access to abortions\".[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His legislative page lists sponsorship of HB2463, \"telemedicine; abortion prohibition; repeal\", and HB2464, \"abortion; medication; mailing; repeal\".[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n### Elections and democracy\n\nHis campaign site states that he is \"fed up with the attacks on our democracy in Arizona and across the country\".[2](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/) His campaign materials list support for automatic voter registration, free state IDs, same-day registration, expanded early voting up to Election Day, counting ballots postmarked by Election Day, and making Election Day a state and federal holiday \"to encourage working families to vote and celebrate our democracy\".[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez)\n\n### Housing and other legislation\n\nHis legislative page lists sponsorship of HB2360, \"home purchase; corporate buyer restriction\"; HB2443, \"housing trust fund; unclaimed property\"; HB2444, \"local planning; residential housing; repeal\"; and HB2445, \"tax deed; sale; affordable housing\".[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355) The page also lists HB2211, \"severe threat order of protection\"; HB2212, \"minors; artistic performers; contracts; trust\"; HB2250, \"AHCCCS; preventative dental care\"; HB2293, \"tobacco products; vaping; minimum age\"; HB2373, \"county attorneys; qualifications; requirements\"; HB2378, \"juvenile restoration; rights; guns; civil\"; HB2427, \"appropriations; Tohono O'odham community college\"; HB2428, \"appropriations; San Carlos Apache college\"; HB2476, \"appropriation; water conservation grant fund\"; and HB2500, \"school mental\".[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Aaron Márquez - Arizona House of Representatives](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=57&session=129&legislator=2355)\n2. [Aaron Márquez for Arizona State House - District 5](https://www.aaronmarquez.com/)\n3. [Aaron Márquez - BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aaron-marquez)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Western and Pacific state legislators › Surnames I to M*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 30, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026 · Last review: Sep 30, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/aaron-marquez", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/aaron-marquez.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. AI training is open to everyone. 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