About Representative Diaz

Lupe Urrea Diaz was born on Easter Sunday morning, April 2, 1956, in Bisbee, Arizona. He graduated from Bisbee High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from the School of Bible Theology in 1992. Lupe has served as the pastor of Grace Chapel Benson since 1988 and as an Arizona State House Representative for Legislative District 19 since 2021.  

Prior to his role as a representative, he served as a Benson City Council member (2017–2021) and as president of the San Pedro Valley/Benson Chamber of Commerce (2013–2018).  Additionally, he taught part-time at Cochise College’s Benson Branch (2018–2021), offering courses in Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Religions of the World. Lupe has also worked in maintenance at an RV park and with Chaparral Painting Company.

Lupe is a member of the Republican Party and a devout Christian, adhering to Bible-based Christianity. He has been married to Mary Alice Diaz for 51 years, and they have three children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Political and Community Interests

Lupe’s political priorities center on preserving the God-given rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He believes that Biblical moral and ethical values should serve as the foundation of governance and that the traditional family structure is essential to societal stability. He advocates for personal liberty, free commerce, and a government that reflects biblical principles of governance and jurisprudence.

At the state level, Lupe focuses on key Arizona issues, including:

• Promoting a diverse education system that prioritizes parental choice.
   
• Developing sustainable water policies that balance various uses and emphasize local control.
   
• Supporting Arizona’s agriculture industry, including farming and ranching.
   
• Preserving the state’s mining industry and promoting tourism, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
   

Lupe is a dedicated representative for Arizona's Legislative District 19, covering a diverse region with a rich mix of geography and industries tied to Arizona's "5 C's" (Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus, and Climate). As Chairman of the Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee and a member of the Commerce and Appropriations Committees, he plays a key role in shaping policies that impact the rural and economic landscape of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and parts of Santa Cruz and Pima counties. His appreciation for the district’s residents and their contributions highlights his commitment to serving Southeastern Arizona.