Lela Alston

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About

Lela Alston is a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 5. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2025. Alston is also an at-large member of the Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona. She assumed office in 2008. Her current term ends in 2024. Alston ran for re-election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 5. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Alston is a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2011 to 2019. Alston was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Arizona House of Representatives because of term limits. Alston served in the Arizona State Senate from 1977 to 1995.

Education

Bachelor's degree- University of Arizona Master's degree- Arizona State University

Experience

Lela Alston is a seasoned politician serving as an Arizona State Senator for District 5 since 2023. With extensive experience, she previously held office in the Arizona State Senate from 1977 to 1995 and as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. Alston is also an at-large member of the Phoenix Union High School District since 2008. She won re-election to the State Senate in 2022 after being unable to run for re-election in 2018 due to term limits.