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Charles Lucking
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 5th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
February 15, 2024

Serving with Sarah Liguori

Preceded byAmish Shah
Personal details
BornPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationClaremont McKenna College
Arizona State University (JD)

Charles Lucking is an American attorney and politician serving as a member for the Arizona House of Representatives for the 5th district. On February 15, 2024, he was sworn in to the position after being appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, replacing incumbent Representative Amish Shah, who resigned from the position.

Early life and education

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Lucking is a fifth generation Arizonan, and was born and raised in Phoenix. He graduated from Central High School, and attended Claremont McKenna College and Arizona State University, the latter of which he received his Juris Doctor degree in Contract, Tax and Real Property.[1][2]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, Lucking served in the Peace Corps, where he met his wife, Skye Lucking.[3] Later, he worked for the nonprofit law firm Community Legal Services, which focuses on housing issues.[2] In his role at the firm, Lucking defended tenants facing eviction.[4]

On February 14, 2024, Lucking was selected to be appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives to replace former State Representative Amish Shah who resigned in order to focus on his congressional run. Lucking was selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, against fellow candidates Brianna Westbrook and Mark Robert Gordon.[5] He was sworn in on February 15, 2024.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Lucking - LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  • ^ a b Pitzl, Mary Jo (February 15, 2024). "After losing 2 lawmakers in 3 days, central Phoenix has full representation in AZ's House". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  • ^ "Charles Lucking appointed to fill Arizona House seat vacated by Amish Shah". KTAR. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  • ^ "Phoenix attorney appointed to Arizona Legislature; will fill vacant seat through November election". Associated Press. KVOA. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  • ^ Pitzl, Mary Jo (February 9, 2024). "1 of these 3 Democrats will represent central Phoenix in the Arizona House". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  • ^ Thorington, Jakob (February 14, 2024). "County supervisors appoint Charles Lucking to LD5 seat". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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