Lauren Kuby

Lauren Kuby is an American politician and sustainability scientist serving in the Arizona Senate for Arizona's 8th legislative district. She was previously a member and vice mayor of the Tempe City Council. At Arizona State University, she held roles focused on community outreach and sustainable development and has conducted research on the intersection of social and ecological issues.

Education Kuby is from Boston. She earned a B.A. in early American history from the University of Chicago in 1980, graduating with honors. In 1992, she completed a M.A. in public history at Arizona State University (ASU), where she also received a certificate in scholarly editing. Her campaign centered on making energy affordable and advocating for a transition to renewable sources across the state.

In May 2024, the Arizona Democratic Party nominated Kuby as their candidate in the 2024 Arizona Senate election for the 8th legislative district. This nomination came after state representative Melody Hernandez withdrew due to a Republican legal challenge, which claimed Hernandez lacked enough valid signatures and was ineligible due to unpaid fines related to campaign finance reports. Kuby advocated for environmental action, housing as a human right, and access to abortion, while Holzapfel emphasized fiscal restraint, border security, and support for school choice.

Personal life Kuby is secular and a vegan. She has resided in Tempe, Arizona, for over 34 years with her husband, Mike, who is a professor at ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. They have two daughters.

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