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Lea Márquez Peterson: “When I was appointed, I was the first Latina to serve…”

Featuring: Lea Márquez Peterson, Republican | Arizona Corporation Commission

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Published | Video Starts at 02:03

But along with that, you were also the first Latina to be elected into statewide office. Latina woman to be elected into statewide, which is shocking. That took to 2019. When I was appointed, I was the first Latina to serve statewide. which is surprising. It took so long. But what an honor. Well, you're upset and you've been a pioneer because we've seen more and more women, latino women come into elected office. (02:03–02:07)

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Asserts that she was the first Latina to serve in a statewide office in Arizona.

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