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U.S. SENATE

Ruben Gallego

DemocratArizonaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 17

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Expand universal full-day kindergarten

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Gallego supports expanding access to universal full-day kindergarten. He says he would push in the Senate for Arizona children to have access to strong educational opportunities.

Context: The source gives no implementation details or eligibility rules.

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Increase funding for community development financial institutions

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Gallego supports increased funding for the Community Development Financial Institution Fund. He says the funding would support growth in underserved communities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
advocated for increased funding for the Community Development Financial Institution Fund
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Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour

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Gallego says he will fight to raise the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour, which he describes as a living wage. He argues that the increase would help workers’ wages keep pace with the cost of living and help families meet expenses.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Protect and expand workers’ organizing and bargaining rights

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Gallego says he will work in the Senate to protect and expand workers’ right to organize and bargain collectively. He presents these rights as part of his approach to strengthening workers’ position in the economy.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
In the Senate, Ruben will lead the charge to protect and expand workers’ right to organize and collectively bargain.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Protect Arizona public lands from industrial exploitation

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Ruben Gallego supports preserving Arizona’s public lands and says he has repeatedly fought to protect areas such as the Grand Canyon from industry exploitation. He wants these lands and natural resources protected for future generations.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Support more affordable housing and federal resources to build more homes

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Gallego advocates making housing more affordable and has pushed Congress to provide federal resources to build more housing. The page frames this as a response to the cost of the average Arizona home.

Context: The page does not specify the amount of federal resources, how they would be used, or a new legislative plan.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Protect the right to choose

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Ruben Gallego supports abortion rights and says he will defend the right to choose in Congress. As a senator, he plans to waive the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade, making that his starting point for further action. This is a campaign commitment, not a description of an enacted change.

Context: The source does not specify the legislation or procedure he would use to codify Roe v. Wade.

Sources & original wording
As your Senator, Ruben will continue to champion the right to choose—starting by waiving the filibuster to codify _Roe v. Wade_.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026