1. Catherine Miranda was born on October 5,1964 and is an American politician and member of the Arizona Senate for the 11th legislative district, serving since 2023.
18 Facts About Catherine Miranda
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Catherine Miranda was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.
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In 2018, Catherine Miranda ran in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 7th congressional district in 2018, challenging incumbent Democrat Ruben Gallego, but lost the nomination.
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Catherine Miranda was first elected in the 16th district, the same seat that her late husband, Ben Catherine Miranda, had held.
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Catherine Miranda was born Catherine Hernandez in south Phoenix, Arizona to parents Robert Hernandez and Ysabel Santana Hernandez.
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Catherine Miranda lived in Arizona her entire life, attending Middle school at Lassen and High School at East High.
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Catherine Miranda believes that there needs to be an increase in government spending for K-12 education and a slight increase in spending for post-secondary education.
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Catherine Miranda believes that the issue of border security needs to framed in terms economic impact.
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Catherine Miranda made headlines when she endorsed Republican Doug Ducey for Governor in 2014, despite previously endorsing the Democratic candidate, Fred DuVal.
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Catherine Miranda supports enhancing background checks and regulations when it comes to gun ownership.
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Catherine Miranda described herself as pro-life in 2010 and is against abortion due to her religious beliefs, being classified as "anti-choice" by NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona.
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Catherine Miranda was endorsed by Arizona Right to Life in her 2016 election.
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Catherine Miranda is one of a few pro-life Democrats and she sometimes crosses the aisle to vote with Republicans regarding abortion.
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Catherine Miranda voted to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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In 2010, Catherine Miranda responded to a questionnaire answering that she is opposed to same-sex marriage, but responded that she supports civil unions.
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Catherine Miranda has two children and was formerly married to Ben Miranda who died in 2013.
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Catherine Miranda's father, Robert Hernandez was a Korean War Veteran and worked in construction.
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Catherine Miranda died from breast cancer when Catherine Miranda was only 17 years old.