Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 7, 2014

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2010

No caucus information on file.

Attorney, Penalosa and Associates, Professional Company, 2003-present

Attorney, Penalosa and Eslava, Professional Company, 2001-2003

Attorney, Penalosa and Associates, Professional Company, 1993-2000

Attorney, Friendly House, Incorporated, 1991-1993

Member, Arizona Republican Lawyer's Association, 2009-present

Member, Xavier College Preparatory Dad's Club, 2009-present

Member, American Immigration Lawyer's Association, 1991-present

Member, State Bar of Arizona, 1991-present

Member, State Bar of Colorado, 1990-present

Board Member, Arizona State University Law School Alumni Association

Board Member, Wallace Foundation, 1997-2004

Awards:

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships.

Current Car:

Honda Odyssey, Mercedes Benz, and Chevrolet Suburban

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

11/22/1993

Father's Name:

Jose Luis Penalosa

Father's Occupation:

Retired, United States Marine Corps
Retired, Armed Services YMCA

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Clint Eastwood

Favorite Athlete:

Joe Montana

Favorite Author:

John Grisham

Favorite Book:

To Kill A Mockingbird

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

Tacos

Favorite Movie:

Gran Taurino

Favorite Musician:

Paul McCartney

Favorite President and Why:

Abraham Lincoln. His humility, integrity, wisdom, and reverence provided him with the necessary core values to lead our nation during the civil war. His compassion and his spirit of forgiveness, "with malice towards none," led to the reunification of our country.

Favorite Quote:

"I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came." Abraham Lincoln

Favorite Sport:

Football

Favorite TV Shows:

Leave it to Beaver, The Waltons, Scooby Doo, 20/20, Al Punto, Hogan's Heroes, Gilligan's Island, Spongebob, Hannah Montana, Icarly, Jonas LA, The View, Dateline, Face The Nation,

Favorite Type of Music:

Soft Rock

Favorite Vacation Spot:

San Diego, California

Favorite Websites:

News related websites

First Car:

VW Bug

First Job:

Newspaper Boy

Hobbies or Special Talents:

I enjoy running 5ks, 10ks, 1/2 marathons and a full marathons.

Mother's Name:

Gloria

Mother's Occupation:

Housewife, Homemaker, and Store Clerk

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Travel For One Year Around The World

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Abraham Lincoln

Personal Hero and Why:

My mother and father for their wisdom and quiet leadership they have shared with me over the years, and for providing me with the foundation to be an effective citizen with the core values of love, respect, humility, forgiveness, and compassion.

Priority Issues:

Immigration Reform, Education Improvement, Job Creation, and Superior Benefits for Members of Our Armed Forces.

Publications:

Newspapers

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am seeking public office so that I may share and utilize my God given talents in an effort to establish a vision for our country and demonstrate courageous leadership principles all in the best interests of our country.

Spouse's Occupation:

Housewife, Homemaker, and Office Clerk