Charlene Fernandez
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. 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. She resigned on November 15, 2021 to take a position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her son Brian Fernandez was appointed by the Yuma County, Arizona Board of Supervisors to succeed her in the Arizona House of Representatives.
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 | |
| 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 |
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