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as a U.S. Army veteran, scientist, and mother.[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/) In 2024 she was described as a candidate for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives.[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) |\n| Current office | Member, Arizona House of Representatives, District 12[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nTravers is a Democrat, as listed on the Arizona State Legislature's member page for the 56th [Legislature](https://www.edgepedia.org/legislature).[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203)\n\n## Career\n\nTravers serves in the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 12.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) Her legislative page lists her as a member of the Military Affairs & Public Safety Committee and the Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee, as well as a member of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Executive Oversight, the House Ad Hoc Study Committee on San Tan Valley Fire Coverage, the House Military Affairs & Public Safety Committee of Reference, the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference, and the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Air Quality and Energy.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203)\n\nIn June 2024, the Legislative District 12 Democrats' website described her as a candidate for reelection to the state House of Representatives.[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/) On her campaign site, she writes of Arizona, \"Once I had my two girls, I knew the only place I wanted to raise my family was in Arizona, a state that prides itself on fierce independence, love of country, and strong sense of community.\"[3](https://www.traversforaz.com/meet-stacey)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\nOn her campaign website, Travers writes, \"Community is the cornerstone of governing. Together we can work towards a safer, cleaner, healthier, more sustainable community where everyone in the district thrives.\"[4](https://www.traversforaz.com/) In a 2024 statement announcing her candidacy, she wrote, \"I see the world of opportunity for our children getting smaller: from access to education, making their own family planning and healthcare decisions, the environment they will inherit, and whether they will have a voice in their democracy.\"[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/) She also wrote, \"We need to bring common sense back into government, to focus more on issues that bring us together, less on what divides us, and a return to fiscal responsibility that can still meet the needs of Arizona's working families.\"[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/)\n\n### Firearms\n\nTravers's legislative page lists a series of firearms-related bills she sponsored, including HB2178 (patient information; gun safety; appropriation), HB2179 (firearm transfers; domestic violence; offenses), HB2180 (firearm purchases; waiting period; offense), HB2181 (firearm dealers; firearms transfers; requirements), HB2182 (firearm sales; transfers; background checks), HB2183 (firearm sales; permit verification; requirements), HB2184 (severe threat order of protection), and HB2185 (TPT; exemption; firearm storage devices).[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203)\n\n### Environment and natural resources\n\nAs a member of the Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee and the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Study Committee on Air Quality and Energy, Travers works on natural resources matters.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) In her 2024 candidacy statement, she cited \"the environment they will inherit\" among her concerns for children.[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/) Her legislative page lists HB2062 (Gila River Indian Community plates) and HB2235 (appropriation; San Carlos Apache college).[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203)\n\n### Elections and governance\n\nHer legislative page lists HB2152 (initiative; referendum; signatures; electronic submittal) and HB2153 (presidential preference election; independent voters).[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) In her 2024 statement, she wrote that \"whether they will have a voice in their democracy\" was among the shrinking opportunities she sees for children, and that \"'We the people' needs to mean something once more.\"[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/)\n\n### Military and public safety\n\nTravers serves on the House Military Affairs & Public Safety Committee.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) Her legislative page lists HB2070 (emergency response plans; community engagement) and HB2236 (G&F; fees; exemption).[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203) She has written, \"I fought for our country, our freedoms, and our future.\"[2](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Stacey Travers, Arizona State Legislature member page](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2203)\n2. [Stacey Travers, Legislative District 12 Democrats](https://azld12dems.org/2024/06/stacey-travers/)\n3. [Meet Stacey, Travers for Arizona](https://www.traversforaz.com/meet-stacey)\n4. [Travers for Arizona campaign website](https://www.traversforaz.com/)\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 St to Z*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 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/stacey-travers", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/stacey-travers.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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