Maria Flores
AZ-08 Democratic nominee?
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JUL 22, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate for U.S. House
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationArizona
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BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House
EducationMaricopa County Community College District (environmental sciences studies; began after 2021 per campaign biography)
Notable personal detailsMaria Cristina Flores is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in December 2025 and is associated with the principal campaign committee “Maria Flores for Congress.” She has described work experience including food service and caregiving responsibilities while attending school in Maricopa County.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports expanded social spending such as healthcare as a right and free school meals for all school-aged children and favors using tax dollars to fund domestic priorities (prioritizing veterans, farmers, and domestic programs). The campaign opposes bailouts for wealthy individuals, large corporations, billionaires, and big banks while endorsing targeted support for farmers, ranchers, and other local producers. The campaign emphasizes keeping tax dollars used “here at home” rather than sending funds to other nations.
Immigration & Border
Opposes current ICE and DHS enforcement practices and calls for ending their operations as they have functioned since January 20, 2025; emphasizes protection of people in the community and that due process must be respected. Advocates resisting aggressive DHS/ICE tactics and prioritizing care for vulnerable people over expanded enforcement actions.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states she is pro-choice, supports bodily autonomy, and affirms a woman’s right to choose what is best for herself rather than government control.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment while calling for targeted, non‑infringing reforms to close loopholes and make it harder for dangerous people to obtain firearms; lists addressing gun violence in schools and holding lawmakers accountable for lax gun laws as priorities. Emphasizes gun safety and expanded responsibilities rather than blanket bans.
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