Arizona State House District 24

Priorities & Governance: “I am Delores McLaughlin, running for the Arizona State House as a Clean Elections candidate.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Education: “I served as a communication instructor at Estrella Mountain Community College, helping students gain practical skills for careers in healthcare, business, and more.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Education: “With a doctorate from Grand Canyon University, I’ve seen how education and opportunity can transform lives.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Campaign priorities: “Education is at the top of my list because I know firsthand how life-changing it can be. As someone who worked to pursue higher education while balancing family and work responsibilities, I understand how access to quality schools, affordable higher education, and strong educational opportunities can open doors and help people build the future they want for themselves and their families. • Affordable housing is a critical priority because stable housing is the foundation of healthy families and strong communities.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Health care: “Mental health is an area of public policy that I am deeply passionate about, both personally and professionally. As a mental health counselor, I have worked with individuals and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and barriers to accessing care. Through this work, I have seen how mental health affects every aspect of a person's life, including their relationships, physical health, education, employment, and overall well-being.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Campaign priorities: “MALF/AFLCIO, United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99, Arizona Education Association, IBEW, CEBV, Vote Vets, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, NALAF, Save Our Schools Arizona, Sierra Club, AZ List, Equality Arizona, Senator Analise Ortiz, Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Anna Hernandez, State Representative Mariana Sandoval, Raquel Teran, Working Family Party.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Campaign priorities: “Crack down on corporate price gouging, address the housing crisis, and fight for an economy that works for working families, not just big corporations. I support stronger worker protections, the right to organize, and policies that respect the value of union labor. • Take on drug and insurance companies to lower premiums and prescription costs, and protect funding for the programs Arizona’s most vulnerable families rely on for care and stability. • Fully fund public schools, bring transparency to ESA spending, and crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in the program.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Education: “I’m especially passionate about affordability, public education, and healthcare. As someone who comes from a working-class background, I care deeply about lowering costs for families, from housing and groceries to prescription drugs and insurance. I’m also passionate about strengthening public schools by increasing funding, supporting teachers and staff, and ensuring accountability.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))