Melody Hernandez (politician)

For the Australian gymnast, see Melody Hernandez.

Melody Hernandez is an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 8th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021, and left office in 2025. In 2024, she ran for the Arizona State Senate but withdrew from the primary ballot after her nominating signatures were challenges for not being valid.^[2]

Melody Hernandez
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office January 11, 2021 – January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Isela Blanc
Succeeded by	Janeen Connolly
Constituency	26th district (2021–2023) 8th district (2023–2025)
Personal details
Born	Arizona, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Paramedic[1]

Background

Hernandez was born and raised in the East Valley region of Arizona. She works as a paramedic in Tempe, Arizona.^[3] She was also the communications director for GlobeMed, a student group at Arizona State University.^[4][5][6]