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.

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.^[2] She was also the communications director for GlobeMed, a student group at Arizona State University.^[3][4][5]

References

1. Daly, Michael (3 Feb 2021). "She Goes From COVID Front Lines to the Mask-Haters in the Capitol". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
2. Daly, Michael (2021-02-02). "She Goes From COVID Front Lines to the Mask-Haters in the Capitol". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
3. "2020 Melody Hernandez". Arizona List. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
4. "Melody Hernandez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
5. "VEG_General_Text_legislative_26 | Citizens Clean Elections Commission". www.azcleanelections.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-04.