Charlene Fernandez | |
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| Minority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rebecca Rios |
| Succeeded by | Reginald Bolding |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – November 15, 2021 Serving with Joel John | |
| Preceded by | Juan Carlos Escamilla |
| Succeeded by | Brian Fernandez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charlene Elise Ramos February 24, 1955 Yuma, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sergio Fernandez |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Arizona Western College, Yuma Northern Arizona University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Charlene Fernandez (née Ramos; born February 24, 1955) is an American politician who was the Democratic leader of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.[1] She was first elected to the state House in 2014 and represents Southwestern Arizona, specifically, the majority of Yuma County, western Pima County, southwestern Maricopa County and southwestern Pinal County.[2][3] She resigned on November 15, 2021 to take a position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[4] Her son Brian Fernandez was appointed by the Yuma County, Arizona Board of Supervisors to succeed her in the Arizona House of Representatives.
- ^ Dustin, Gardiner. "Reporter". www.azcentral.com. Arizona Republic. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "House Member". www.azleg.gov. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Final Maps". Azredistricting.org. 2012-01-17. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "More vacancies at Legislature: Reps. Charlene Fernandez, Randy Friese submit resignations".