Frank G. Robles

Frank Guttierez Robles (December 21, 1911–February 19, 1973) was an American politician who was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1944 until his expulsion in 1948. He won re-election after his expulsion.

Early life and career Born in Tucson, Arizona in 1911, Robles was of Mexican descent. Before his election, he sold newspapers, operated a service station, and managed Los Carlistas, the first band of Lalo Guerrero.

Arizona House Robles was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1940 by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Robles was a progressive, supported civil rights, and pro-labor. During his third term he became friends with fellow Democratic Representative Sidney Kartus. After his expulsion the Pima County Board of Supervisors appointed Tony Rios to the remainder of his term, while Robles went on to win the general election and return to for three more terms.