Cavero, Junelle

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
11
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Age:
48
Occupation:
Management
Education:
MA Public Administration, American University, and Bachelor of Arts, New York University
Religion:
Catholic
Biographical Info:

In April 2024, Rep. Junelle Cavero flew in to be appointed to represent Arizona’s Legislative District 11 and was the final vote to repeal the 1864 Arizona Territorial abortion ban. A national political consultant, public administrator, entrepreneur, and longtime Democratic advocate, Cavero brings over three decades of experience in government relations, nonprofit leadership, and business development.

Motivated by her father — a Navy Vietnam veteran and union member — Cavero has dedicated her career to advancing equity, opportunity, and economic stability for working families. She currently serves on the House Commerce, Science and Technology, International Trade and AI and Innovation Committees.

Prior to creating Blue Knot Strategies and Everglobe Partners, Cavero championed recognition for WWII Filipino American veterans, and contributed to creating HealtheVet (HeV) in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the world’s largest medical record system.

Now an executive at Mundial Media, the nation’s largest multicultural digital media company, Cavero continues to promote diversity and inclusion. She earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University and a Master’s in Public Administration from American University, with additional studies in Madrid and Cuba. She resides in South Phoenix with her daughters, furry family members, and tortoises.

Statement:

I’m running for my second term to ensure that working families continue to have a strong voice in our government, that my children see the value of public service, and that my community can count on leaders who put people first.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. S
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. S
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. O
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. O
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. O
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. S
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. O
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. −
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. O
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. O
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. S