Marcelino Quiñonez
Marcelino Quiñonez | |
|---|---|
11th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – April 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Teresa Martinez |
| Succeeded by | Junelle Cavero |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office December 16, 2021 – January 9, 2023 Serving with Reginald Bolding | |
| Preceded by | Diego Rodriguez |
| Succeeded by | Ben Toma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Durango, Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Arizona State University (BA, MFA) |
Marcelino Quiñonez is an American politician, playwright, activist and former member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 11th district. He assumed office on December 16, 2021 after being appointed to replace Diego Rodriguez.
Early life and education
Quiñonez was born in Durango, Mexico and raised in San Jose, California.[1] After graduating from South Mountain High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts in theatre from Arizona State University During his education, he studied under Marshall W. Mason.[2]
Career
Quiñonez has worked as a drama teacher at the Arizona School for the Arts and served on the governing board of the Roosevelt Elementary School District. In 2018, Quiñonez co-authored Dear Senator, a play starring and co-written by former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods.[3] He also wrote and starred as Che Guevara in El Che.[4] In December 2021, Quiñonez was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, succeeding Diego Rodriguez.[5][6]
On April 4, 2024, Quiñonez resigned from his position as State Representative, effective immediately.[7]
References
- ^ Pela, Robrt L. "Marcelino Quiñonez to Debut Che Guevara Play at Phoenix Center for the Arts". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Stern, Ray. "Playwright-activist Marcelino Quiñonez picked to fill last empty seat in Arizona Legislature". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Lengel, Kerry. "Grant Woods becomes senator — in stage play, that is". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Lengel, Kerry. "'El Che': You bought the T-shirt, now see the play". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Marcelino Quiñonez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Maricopa Board of Supervisors fills Arizona House vacancy". AP NEWS. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Schutsky, Wayne (April 4, 2024). "Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez resigns, 6th Democrat to leave Arizona Legislature in 2024". KJZZ. Retrieved April 4, 2024.