Lela Alston

Lela Alston is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Arizona Senate, representing District 5 since 2023. Her extensive legislative career includes multiple terms in the Arizona State Legislature, beginning in 1977. Over the decades, she has served in both the Arizona Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives, representing various districts. Alston has been a consistent presence in Arizona politics, having also run for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1994. Throughout her tenure, she has participated in significant legislative actions, including major revisions to the state's criminal code.