María Pérez, Milford State Representative Candidate

María Pérez

Age (as of Election Day)

46

Position Sought

State representative

Party Affiliation

Democrats

Family

My husband Luis Aranzabal is 49, daughter Catherine Perez 27 and my son Junior Perez 23

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

College graduate from Nashua community college 2018 (small business management)

Occupation

Census bureau worker

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

N/a

Campaign website

Facebook: https://facebook.com/mariaeli6...

Why are you seeking elective office?

I want to work and be the voice of the middle class people in my community.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

N/a

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I’m here to work for the people in my community, I not here for my own interest.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The best advice ever shared with me was …

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I was born in El Salvador, emigrating to the United States to protect my life from terrorists and to have a better future. I moved to Milford eighteen years ago. Life was not easy at the beginning, but my goal was to provide my kids with a good life and give back to my community.

I started my community service in 1994 with Family Services, then I worked with women who had been in prison and did not know how to write in either Spanish or English. I volunteered for the Red Cross and for the Southern NH Medical Center, and helped at community events. Since 2012 I have volunteered for political campaigns as well.

I graduated from college in 2016, where I studied small business management and computers, and I worked with senator Amy Klobuchar until March of this year.

I am running for State Representative to be a voice for the families in Milford. I will advocate for the rights of workers, raising the minimum wage, and I will be a strong supporter of public education.