Biography
Miranda Lopez is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 21 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a community organizer who has worked in Arizona local and state politics for eight years, including as executive director of the Pima County Democratic Party.[2]
Lopez earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2018 and a graduate degree from the University of Arizona in 2025, and her Ballotpedia profile lists her profession as advocacy.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she was also the Southern Regional Director for the Arizona Students' Association and served as local treasurer for United Campus Workers in 2025 while completing a master's degree in public administration.[2]
Lopez said her campaign priorities are fully funding public education instead of universal vouchers, affordable housing for renters and first-time homebuyers, and protecting water from data centers and mining projects.[2] She also said she wants to increase the influence of unionized workers and tenants.[2]
- 1.Miranda Lopez - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Miranda Lopez - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Arizona House District 21
Miranda Lopez is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arizona House District 21 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
