Lupe Diaz is an American politician and pastor serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district. He assumed office on November 23, 2021.
Lupe Diaz | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Gail Griffin | |
| Preceded by | Diego Espinoza |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office November 23, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Becky Nutt |
| Succeeded by | Travis Grantham |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | School of Bible Theology (BA) |
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Early life and education
editA native of Bisbee, Arizona, Diaz graduated from Bisbee High School.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies from the School of Bible Theology in San Jacinto, California.[2]
Career
editSince 1988, Diaz has worked as a pastor at Grace Chapel Benson in Benson, Arizona. He also served as a member of the Benson City Council. Diaz is also the president of Grace Christian Center Inc., a non-profit organization. He is also the principal of Grace Christian Academy. Diaz was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors in November 2021, succeeding Becky Nutt.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ [email protected], Shar Porier. "Diaz appointed to LD14 seat". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Election candidate Q&A: Lupe Diaz". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Lupe Diaz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Reporter, ADI Staff (2021-11-20). "Cochise County Supervisors Pick Diaz To Replace Nutt". Arizona Daily Independent. Retrieved 2022-01-11.