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Lela Alston

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State Senate D-5 · Arizona · Serving since 2023
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Lela Alston is a Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 5 since January 9, 2023. Born June 26, 1942, in Phoenix, she attended Phoenix College, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona, and worked as a teacher. She previously represented District 24 in the Arizona Senate from 2019 to 2023, served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, and earlier held office in the Arizona State Legislature from 1977 to 1995, including service in the Arizona Senate.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
3
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
84
Cosponsored
423
Committees
7

Committee Assignments

7 committees
member·Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
member·Capital Review
member·Department of Economic Security Block Grants Legislative
member·Health and Human Services
member·Legislative Budget
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District
Population
241,537
Median HH Income
$73K
Unemployment
5.4%
Bachelor's+
42.4%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
36.4
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
15.7%
HS or Higher
87.2%
Median Home Value
$484K
Median Rent
$1,472/mo
Owner-Occupied
43.3%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.