Priya Sundareshan is a Democratic State Senator representing Legislative District 18 in Arizona, which covers parts of Tucson in Pima County. An American attorney and politician born and raised in LD18, she assumed office on January 9, 2023, after defeating Republican Stan Caine in the general election following a Democratic primary win. Notable achievements include advocating for voting rights, leading voter protection and redistricting efforts within the Arizona Democratic Party, teaching natural resources law at the University of Arizona, and previously working on sustainable fisheries with the Environmental Defense Fund. She has championed renewable energy, water conservation, science-based policymaking, and reproductive rights, including introducing the Right to Contraception Act, and holds leadership roles in organizations like the ADLCC, Mission for Arizona, and Biden campaigns.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Studied engineering at MIT and earned degrees in law and natural resource economics at the University of Arizona.
• Political Experience: Elected Arizona State Senator for LD18 in 2023; serves as Ranking Member on the Senate; active in Democratic Party voter engagement and redistricting; 100% win rate in 3 races with an average 62.2% vote share.