Ruben
Gallego

Ruben Gallego is a veteran and longtime public servant who has been a champion for public lands as the U.S. representative of Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District.

After graduating from Harvard University with a bachelor’s in international affairs, Gallego enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps. After returning from serving in Iraq, he dedicated his life to public service and has tirelessly fought for hard-working Arizonians. Gallego was first elected to the Arizona state House of Representatives in 2010, and in 2014 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District. Since joining Congress, Gallego has vigorously defended the environment. Gallego helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest ever investment in climate action, stood up against the fossil fuel industry’s exploitation of the Grand Canyon, and has fought to address environmental injustice.

As a senator, Gallego will keep fighting for healthy, safe, and equitable communities for all people, combating the climate crisis, and advocating for clean energy union jobs. As a representative, he earned a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

Gallego joins the U.S. Senate after defeating Kari Lake, who landed herself on LCV Victory Fund’s 2024 Dirty Dozen. He fills the seat of retiring Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who earned a 79% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

“This unprecedented summer in Arizona — the hottest on record with dangerous stretches of extreme heat — made clear why we need bold leaders in the Senate who are willing to address climate change head-on.” – LCVAF Press Release