House Member

Reginald Bolding was elected to serve a fourth term in the Arizona House of Representatives. Upon his election, Bolding was elected by his peers to serve as the Democratic Leader of the caucus. While serving in office, Bolding has established himself as one of the most respected leaders in the chamber working on legislation focused on education, economic development, criminal justice, voter justice, veterans and civil rights.

Representative Bolding has been recognized as the Public Elected Official of the Year by several organizations including the AFL-CIO, the National Association of Social Workers, the Arizona Community Action Association, along with several other awards including being named to the Phoenix Business Journal's 40 under 40.

In addition to serving in the state legislature he is the Founder and Co-Executive Director at Arizona Coalition for Change and Our Voice Our Vote Arizona. Bolding started in electoral justice work in an unconventional way. Upon graduating from college, Reginald turned down a full-ride law school scholarship to become an English and Math teacher in South Phoenix. As a first-generation college student himself he wanted to help provide greater access and opportunities for students growing up in poverty. While teaching he saw an education system which systematically disadvantaged students of color and those living in low-income communities. That drove him to run for office and start this power building organizations.

Nationally, Bolding serves as the Chair of Business and Economic Development for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. In the community, Bolding sits on the Board of Directors for the Children's Museum of Phoenix and Leading for Change. Representative Bolding lives in Laveen with his wife Cymone and their daughters Faith and Grace.