Rebecca Rios
Democratic · AZ · Justice of the Peace, South Mountain Precinct
Rebecca Rios is the South Mountain justice of the peace and previously served in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature. Her public-service work includes social work with children and families and legislative leadership roles.
Where Rebecca Rios stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Introduced SB 1625 as prime sponsor, a bill to ban the sale and possession of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. It died in committee.
February 3, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: apps.azleg.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Voted no on SB 1070 (2010), the law requiring police to check immigration status when they suspect someone is in the U.S. illegally. It passed the Senate 17-11.
April 19, 2010Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: apps.azleg.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted no on SB 1485 (2021), which removes voters from the early-ballot mailing list if they skip early voting for two election cycles. It passed 16-14.
May 11, 2021Supports Civil Rights
Source: apps.azleg.gov
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Won the November 8, 2022 election for South Mountain Justice of the Peace with 35,086 votes (97.4%). Write-in candidates received the other 934 votes.
November 8, 2022
Source: content.govdelivery.com
Voted no on SB 1828 (2021), the tax package that cut Arizona income taxes. It passed the Senate 16-14 on a party-line vote.
June 22, 2021
Source: apps.azleg.gov
Voted no on SB 1457 (2021), which banned abortions sought because of a genetic abnormality. It passed the Senate 16-14 and became law.
April 22, 2021
Source: apps.azleg.gov
Was selected by Arizona Senate Democrats on November 11, 2020 to lead their caucus as Senate Minority Leader for the 2021 session.
November 11, 2020
Source: ktar.com
Past race Rebecca Rios ran in:
- South Mountain Justice of the Peace, Maricopa County, Arizona · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona · incumbent