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Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//July 5, 2023//

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Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session

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The former state House minority leader has officially resigned, creating the fifth legislative vacancy this session. Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, sent his resignation letter on July 4, 2023 to state officials, including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Speaker of the House Ben Toma, R-Peoria. (Photo by Camryn Sanchez/Arizona Capitol Times)

Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//July 5, 2023//

The former state House minority leader has officially resigned, creating the fifth legislative vacancy this session. Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, sent his resignation letter Tuesday to state officials including Gov....

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