Ruben Gallego in Almanac of American Politics


On Crime: Recall Sheriff Joe Arpaio for racial profiling

Gallego appealed to Latino voters, noting his opposition to the Arizona law requiring police officers in some circumstances to determine the immigration status of arrested or detained persons. Gallego also founded "Citizens for Professional Law Enforcement," which sought to recall Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The controversial sheriff has been criticized for alleged racial profiling and for investigating Obama's birth certificate.

Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2020 AZ-7 House race Oct 5, 2015

On Principles & Values: Changed name in 2008 to add mother's surname

An opponent's supporter challenged Gallego's nominating petitions for not using his legal name. The suit was withdrawn when Gallego explained had changed his name in 2008 from Ruben Marinelarena (his father's name), to Ruben Marinelarena Gallego to honor the mother who raised him. He combined social media presence with aggressive door-to-door campaigning, and out-raised his opponent by $300,000.
Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2020 AZ-7 House race Oct 5, 2015

The above quotations are from Almanac of American Politics, by Grant Ujifusa and Michael Barone.
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