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.

Now, Ruben is running for Senate because Arizona is at a crossroads. Protecting abortion access, housing affordability, our water supply — there is so much at stake.

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 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.

Nov 10, 2024 · PHOENIX — Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego has defeated Republican Kari Lake and will become Arizona’s next senator, Decision Desk HQ said late Saturday, ending one of the most talked-about...

In Congress, Ruben has fought tirelessly for hardworking Arizona families, working to cut costs, support small businesses, and take care of our veterans. Because of his experience growing up paycheck to paycheck, he understands the unyielding squeeze too many Arizonans are feeling.

Nov 12, 2024 · Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego will be Arizona’s first Latino senator next year, NBC News projects, after defeating Republican Kari Lake in a hard-fought Senate race.

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.

Nov 12, 2024 · Democrat Ruben Gallego is elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Trump ally Kari Lake and preventing Republicans from padding their majority.