Name: Sen. Catherine Miranda Age: 61 District: LD11 Hometown: South Phoenix Employment: State Senator Community involvement: Elected official, former teacher, School Administrator and school board member
Why did you choose to run?
I have served in the legislature for a total of 14 years. My community is the community I grew up in, worked and was educated in. My roots have been my sole reason to serve.
What do you see as the biggest issue facing the state heading into the next legislative session?
Homelessness. Many issues that haven’t been prioritized, such as affordability, education, jobs, and healthcare, lead to homelessness in one way or another.
What bills do you plan to introduce to deal with this issue?
A comprehensive, omnibus bill that addresses homelessness and gaps in our system.
Why do you think you are the best candidate for the position?
Experience matters. I know my community, from my community and raised in my community.
What are issues you believe could be common ground between the political parties during the next session?
Miranda said that "Homelessness, addressing our SMI population, immigration and education," were important topics to consider.
Madeline Bates joined Independent Newsmedia in 2025 as a Phoenix/Tempe reporter. Before graduating college, she spent a semester in Washington as a Congressional reporter in the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. But local news is where her heart is. She is excited to be in Phoenix full time and exploring new parts of the city (as long as they have AC).
Community: After living in East Phoenix for two years, she fell in love with Paradise Valley, Mesa, Tempe, and everywhere in between. She recently discovered the beauty of the South Mountain Reserve and hopes to continue exploring should the weather comply.
Education: Madeline has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and a certificate in Political History and Leadership.
Random Fact: She is a self-taught nail tech. No, she cannot do your nails.
Hobbies: Hiking (when its not 100 degrees), fiction writing, cooking, baking and trying new coffee shops.
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