Ruben Gallego

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Ruben Gallego

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 20, 1979 (Age: 46)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Ruben Gallego holds a bachelor's degree in government from Harvard College and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was deployed to Iraq. He began his political career in local governance, eventually rising to the position of chief of staff. Gallego transitioned to state-level politics, earning recognition as a distinguished freshman lawmaker. His professional background includes significant experience in both the public and private sectors, marked by leadership roles in various capacities.

Political Ideas

Ruben Gallego's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic coalition-building. He champions abortion rights and workers' rights while simultaneously supporting policies that appeal to conservative factions, such as funding for border patrol agents. Gallego's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His rhetoric often emphasizes unity and national security, yet he remains steadfast in advocating for marginalized communities, including immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate Arizona

1,676,335 votes (50.06%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Member
Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on National Parks
Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Member
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Member
Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
Member
Veterans' Affairs
Member
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election

108,599 votes (77.00%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona's 7th congressional district, 2020

165,452 votes (76.70%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona's 7th congressional district, 2018

113,044 votes (85.60%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona’s 7th congressional district, 2016

119,465 votes (75.30%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona’s 7th congressional district, 2014

74.90% of vote

Win

U.S. House election Arizona's 7th congressional district

54,235 votes (74.85%)

Win

U.S. House Democratic primary Arizona's 7th congressional district

14,936 votes (48.90%)

Win