Lea Márquez Peterson
Lea Marquez Peterson, is an American politician serving on the Arizona Corporation Commission since 2019. Peterson was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to replace Andy Tobin following his appointment as Director of the Arizona Department of Administration. Peterson was also a 2018 candidate for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.
Lea Márquez Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona Corporation Commission | |
| Assumed office May 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Tobin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1970 Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Arizona (BS) Pepperdine University (MBA) |
Peterson received her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, and her Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. From 2009 to 2018, Peterson served as CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Peterson is the first Hispanic woman to hold statewide office in Arizona.[2]
Peterson and her husband live in Tucson, Arizona with their two children.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick | 161,000 | 55% | +12% | |
| Republican | Lea Marquez Peterson | 133,083 | 45% | -12% | |
| Turnout | 294,152 | 100% | +12% | ||
References
- "Governor Ducey Appoints Tucsonan Lea Marquez Peterson To The Arizona Corporation Commission". Office of the Arizona Governor. May 30, 2019.
- "Andy Tobin quits Corporation Commission to lead Arizona Department of Administration". azcentral.
External links
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andy Tobin |
Member of the Arizona Corporation Commission 2019–present |
Incumbent |