Armando Montero was elected to the Tempe Union High School District governing board in 2020 at 19, the youngest person ever to win that seat, and was reelected in 2024. He earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2023 and works there as a senior planning analyst. At the Clean Elections debate he argued against state housing mandates on cities, favoring local control.
Prominent Endorsements
AzNA PACSierra Club
Candidate resources
Self-reported endorsements
- Sen. Mitzi Epstein
- Mayor Corey Woods
- Congressman Greg Stanton
- Rep. Patty Contreras
- Rep. Stacey Travers
- Rep. Brian Garcia
- Rep. Stephanie Simcek
- Sen. Analise Ortiz
- TUHSD Board Member Nicole Gutierrez Miller
- Councilman Kevin Robinson
- Councilmember Arlene Chin
- Sen. Catherine Miranda
- Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid
- Rep. Cesar Aguilar
- TUHSD Board Member Berdetta Hodge
- Former Mayor Neil Giuliano
- Fomer TUHSD VP Sarah James
- Kyrene Board Member Kevin Walsh
- Kyrene President Trine Nelson
- UFCW
- Teamsters Local 104
- Sierra Club
- SMART
- MALF
- LIUNA
- Leaders We Deserve
- Equality Arizona
- CWA
- Boilermakers Local 627
- Arizona Technology Council
- Arizona State Building & Construction Trades Council
- Arizona Nurses Association
- AFSME
- 3.14 Action Fund
Candidate Questionnaire
Top Issues
Public Education, Affordability, and Water
Professional Experience
- Policy Analyst (Arizona State University)
- Senior Planning Analyst (Arizona State University)
- Fellow (American Council on Education)
- Director of Strategy and Development (OutVote)
Education
- B.S. in Mathematics
- B.S. in Economics
- B.S. in Political Science
- Juris Doctorate (J.D. - expected May 2027)
Political Offices
- Tempe Union High School District Governing Board (2020 - Present)
Political Organizations
- March for Our Lives Arizona
- Arizona School Boards Association