Huber, Laura
Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State SenateDistrict:
25Political Affiliation:
DemocratAge:
43Occupation:
Self-Employed Mental Health CounselorEducation:
1) Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biochemistry & Psychology with a Chemistry Minor, 2) Master's Degree in Mental Health CounselingFamily:
From a fifth-generation farming and ranching family, raised on wildlife refuges, I learned to care for land and communityand to step up when action is needed.Religion:
I support every individuals right to choose, practice, or not practice their own religious beliefs.Biographical Info:
I come from five generations of farmers and ranchers. I grew up on wildlife refuges surrounded by open skies, winding rivers, and people who understood how deeply connected we are to the land and to each other. My parents taught me that when you see something that needs care, you dont wait for someone else to fix it you step in and do your part.
Growing up in that environment taught me how to listen, how to work hard, and how to appreciate the delicate balance between people and nature. Its where I learned responsibility for the land, for the community, and for those who depend on both.
That sense of duty and compassion guided me into a career in mental health. Over the years, Ive worked on the front lines as a counselor in a jail, overseeing crisis mobile teams, working in psychiatric hospitals, and doing homeless outreach.
Ive sat with people in their darkest moments parents struggling to get clean so they can reunite with their kids, veterans haunted by trauma, teenagers whove given up hope, men behind bars trying to find purpose again. Ive seen how broken systems and political inaction keep people trapped in suffering and how simple, compassionate support can change a life.
Those experiences shaped me. They made me a better listener, a stronger advocate, and someone who believes deeply that public service is about people. Theyre why Im running for office.
Statement:
Ive seen what happens when policy fails and I know how powerful it can be when government actually works for the people it serves.
Here in LD25, we share a lot of the same values I grew up with: hard work, fairness, and community. We believe in looking out for our neighbors, being good stewards of the land, and making sure everyone has a fair shot to thrive.
People in this district arent asking for perfection theyre asking for leadership that listens, that puts people over party, and that acts with integrity. Thats what I want to bring to the State Senate.
Whats at stake isnt just policy its the kind of Arizona we want to live in. One where compassion, common sense, and collaboration win out over fear and division.
Thats why Im running as a Clean Elections candidate because I believe campaigns should be powered by people, not by corporations or lobbyists.
I grew up watching how a small group of dedicated people could protect entire ecosystems. That same lesson applies to communities when people come together around shared values, we can protect what matters most.
I want to bring that spirit to the Arizona Senate a spirit of service, fairness, and courage. Because I believe leadership starts with listening. It grows through understanding. And it succeeds when it serves everyone.
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* | Add universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, safe storage requirements, and close loopholes to keep firearms from those who pose a danger to themselves or others. |
| 2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. | S* | I support protecting sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure every Arizonan is treated fairly, free from discrimination, and able to live, work, and thrive safely. |
| 3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. | O* | I do not support expanding state enforcement; border security is a federal responsibility and should be handled at the national level. |
| 4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. | O* | I oppose this because it restricts access to essential healthcare, disproportionately impacts low-income individuals, and undermines personal autonomy and the right to make private medical decisions. |
| 5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. | O* | I oppose maintaining universal ESA eligibility without limits because it diverts public funds from underfunded public schools and lacks sufficient accountability and equitable resource distribution. |
| 6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. | S* | I support this to honor personal autonomy, reduce unnecessary suffering, and allow individuals to make compassionate, informed end-of-life decisions consistent with their values and dignity. |
| 7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. | O* | I oppose this because it permits harmful, discredited practices that risk psychological harm to minors and undermine ethical, evidence-based mental health care standards. |
| 8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. | O* | I oppose this because harsher penalties dont reduce addiction or overdoses and divert resources from treatment, prevention, and evidence-based approaches that save lives. |
| 9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. | S* | I support this to protect minors safety, privacy, and mental health, while ensuring parents have appropriate oversight of online activity and app access. |
| 10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. | O* | I oppose this because it can push activity underground, increase harm, and divert resources from addressing trafficking, exploitation, and providing support for vulnerable individuals. |
| 11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. | O* | I oppose this because overly restrictive measures can disenfranchise eligible voters and create barriers, while existing systems already provide secure, reliable election processes. |
| 12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. | O* | I oppose this because it would strip constitutional protections for reproductive freedom, undermining personal autonomy and the right to make private medical decisions. |
| 13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. | O* | I support increased regulation, taxation, and education on marijuana use to improve safety and raise awareness of research-linked negative mental health impacts. |
