Ruben Gallego grew up poor, raised by a single mother after his father abandoned the family. He joined the Marines, survived some of the Iraq War’s bloodiest battles, and came home with a simple belief: America should work for people like his mom, people who play by the rules but can’t get ahead.

As a congressman representing Phoenix, Gallego delivered. He fought for veterans denied benefits, protected Arizona’s water supply during an unprecedented drought, and helped secure billions for semiconductor manufacturing that’s creating thousands of jobs. He doesn’t just talk about supporting workers—he walks picket lines and fights for higher wages.