Christy Armendariz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brett Lindstrom |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ralph Armendariz |
| Residence(s) | Omaha,Nebraska,U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska at Omaha (BS) Nebraska Methodist College (MBA) |
| Occupation | Strategic Sourcing Specialist |
| Website | Campaign |
Christy Armendariz (December 10,1966) [1] is a member of the Nebraska Legislature for District 18 from Omaha,Nebraska.
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Michael Young | 2,498 | 34.53 | |
| Republican | Christy Armendariz | 2,379 | 32.88 | |
| Republican | Clarice Jackson | 2,358 | 32.59 | |
| Total votes | 7,235 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Christy Armendariz | 7,430 | 56.23 | |
| Democratic | Michael Young | 5,784 | 43.77 | |
| Total votes | 13,214 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Armendariz was born and raised in Omaha,Nebraska and is a Graduate of the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. She also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Nebraska Methodist College.
Armendariz works as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Nebraska Methodist Health System. [4] [1]
Armendariz married her husband,Ralph,in 1991. Together they have three children. She attends St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Omaha. [1]
She was elected to the Nebraska Legislature on November 8,2022. [5]
As of Summer 2025,Armendariz serves as the Vice Chairperson on the Committee on Committees and Vice Chairperson for the Appropriations Committee. [6] [7]
District 18 of Nebraska's Legislative District includes the northwest portion of Omaha,Nebraska and the town of Bennington,Nebraska. [8]
As of Summer 2025 Armendariz has three Legislative Resolutions for interim studies that have been referred to the appropriate committees for approval:
In 2023,Armendariz was criticized for admitting she did not understand why a proposed anti-trans bill that included language about restricting gender-affirming care was getting so much attention. She voted for the bill,which ended up passing in the Unicameral by one vote. [14] Armendariz has also shared she is against adding the terms “sexual orientation”and “gender identity”as a protected class in Nebraska’s anti-discrimination law. [15]
Armendariz is pro-life and against abortion. [15]
Armendariz has admitted she needs to learn more about conceal and carry permits before landing on an opinion;however,she does believe in background checks before purchasing a firearm. [15]
Armendariz is against certain forms of marijuana,voting to pass Legislative Bill (LB 316),Prohibit conduct relating to hemp other than cannabidiol products and change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. [16]
Armendariz is for more educational options for parents,particularly in low-income areas by using a tax credit program. [15]
Armendariz voted yes for Legislative Bill (LB 530),Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide,motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child,tampering with an electronic monitoring device,controlled substances violations,adult and juvenile probation,detention of juveniles,motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users,and speed limits,which allows for ten year old children to be held in youth detention. The prior law had a minimum that a youth be twelve years old. [17] [18]
Armendariz is against the death penalty. [15]
Armendariz is for expanded Medicaid (known as Nebraska Access in Nebraska) for low-income mothers. [15]
Armendariz is for allowing DACA recipients to be eligible for tuition (in-state only),driver's licenses,and professional work licenses. [15]