Michelle Ugenti-Rita | |
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Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 23rd district |
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Assumed office January 14, 2013 Serving with John Kavanagh (2013-2015) Jay Lawrence (2015-present) |
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Preceded by | John Fillmore |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 8th district |
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In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 Serving with John Kavanagh |
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Preceded by | Michele Reagan |
Succeeded by | T. J. Shope |
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Born | June 28, 1980 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona |
Alma mater | Arizona State University |
Website | michelleugenti |
Michelle Ugenti-Rita (born June 28, 1980) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 23 since January 14, 2013. Ugenti previously served consecutively from January 10, 2011 until January 14, 2013 in the District 8 seat.
Ugenti graduated from Arizona State University.
Ugenti sponsored a number of bills to reform voter initiatives. Ugenti was the only Republican to oppose a 'Blue Lives Matter' bill that toughens penalties for assaulting off-duty police.
Ugenti and her husband divorced in 2010. During the case, Ugenti used her legislative privilege after her husband's attorney issued a subpoena to Verizon for her texts. Her husband claimed she was having an affair with a co-worker at the Arizona House of Representatives.