Youngest lawmaker elected to Arizona state legislature

Nov. 14, 2019

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Get to know Representative Alma Hernadez, the youngest lawmaker ever elected to the Arizona legislature. The Hill has named her as a Latina leader to watch.

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State Representative Alma Hernandez

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