In a highly contentious race for Arizona’s Legislative District 8 Senate seat, Democrat Lauren Kuby faced off in a debate against newcomer Roxana Holzapfel, a Republican small business owner and former police officer. With the election fast approaching, both candidates are vying to capture the attention of voters in a district that has become a focal point of political tension.
Kuby – described by Holzapfel as a “perennial candidate” – is running on a far-Left progressive platform in the Tempe-based district touting union endorsements and her championing of Proposition 139, which critics argue allow abortion up until birth.
Kuby described herself in her opening statement as a “proven advocate for environmental consumer and worker protections. I spearheaded Tempe’s Climate Action Plan, as well as innovations in … solar energy adoption. … My values and vision … embrace social, environmental, racial and economic justice … I’m running to be a champion for climate solutions, for abortion access…”
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