Over his ten years in the House, Sen. Gallego fought tirelessly for hardworking Arizonans – distinguishing himself as the highest-ranking Latino on the House Armed Services Committee and defending Arizona’s water supply and natural beauty as a member of the House Natural Resources Committee.

Rubén Marinelarena Gallego (/ ˈruːbən ɡaɪˈɛɡoʊ / ROO-bən ghy-EH-goh; born November 20, 1979) is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Arizona. A member of the Democratic Party, Gallego served from 2015 to 2025 as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district.

Sen. Gallego was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 where he pushed to expand Medicaid and worked across the aisle to secure in-state tuition for all veterans.

Sen. Gallego was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 where he pushed to expand Medicaid and worked across the aisle to secure in-state tuition for all veterans.

Jan 29, 2015 · Gallego is the junior senator from Arizona and is a Democrat. He has served since Jan 3, 2025. Gallego is next up for reelection in 2030 and serves until Jan 3, 2031. He is 45 years old.

Jan 22, 2025 · Ruben Gallego (born November 20, 1979, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician who has represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate since 2025. Gallego previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (2015–25).

Nov 9, 2024 · PHOENIX — Democratic lawmaker Ruben Gallego has won the race for Senate against the Republican candidate and former Phoenix TV anchor Kari Lake, according to …

Nov 12, 2024 · PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake and preventing Republicans from further padding their Senate majority.

Jan 3, 2025 · Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, Ruben Gallego, says he’s willing to work with Donald Trump’s administration on border security, echoing the Democratic Party line of tentative cooperation that emerged after an election marked by Republican wins and voter concerns over immigration. Gallego was sworn in as a senator on Friday.

Nov 12, 2024 · Democrat Ruben Gallego won the Arizona Senate race on Monday, returning the seat to the Democratic column two years after retiring independent Sen.