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2026 Arizona Senate election

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The 2026 Arizona Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on July 21, 2026.

Quick facts All 30 seats of the Arizona Senate 16 seats needed for a majority, Leader ...
2026 Arizona Senate election

← 2024
November 3, 2026
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All 30 seats of the Arizona Senate
16 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Warren Petersen
(retiring)
Priya Sundareshan
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 9, 2023 January 13, 2025
Leader's seat 29th–Surprise 18th–Tucson
Last election 17 seats, 53.40% 13 seats, 46.33%
Current seats 17 13
Seats needed Steady Increase 3

Incumbents and retirements:
     Republican incumbent
     Republican incumbent retiring
     Democratic incumbent
     Democratic incumbent retiring

Incumbent President of the Senate

Warren Petersen
Republican



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The Republican Party holds a majority over the Democratic Party, controlling 17 seats to the latter's 13 seats.

Background

Partisan background

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump won 17 districts, while Kamala Harris won 13. In the previous election in 2024, the Republican Party increased its margin by one seat, with a total of 17 seats, compared to the 13 seats held by the Democratic Party.

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[1] Tossup January 22, 2026
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Overview

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Party Candidates Votes Seats
No. % Before After +/–
Republican
Democratic
Green
Independent
Total
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Retiring incumbents

Republicans

Democrats

Summary of results by district

† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

More information District, 2024 pres. ...
District2024 pres.[8]IncumbentPartyElected senatorOutcome
1st R +33.2 Mark Finchem Rep
2nd R +5.6 Shawnna Bolick Rep
3rd R +24.5 John Kavanagh Rep
4th R +3.5 Carine Werner Rep
5th D +36.4 Lela Alston† Dem
6th D +27.2 Theresa Hatathlie Dem
7th R +29.9 Wendy Rogers Rep
8th D +19.7 Lauren Kuby Dem
9th D +3.0 Kiana Sears Dem
10th R +20.9 Dave Farnsworth Rep
11th D +39.8 Catherine Miranda Dem
12th D +15.9 Mitzi Epstein† Dem
13th R +1.2 J. D. Mesnard† Rep
14th R +18.3 Warren Petersen† Rep
15th R +30.5 Jake Hoffman Rep
16th R +9.4 T. J. Shope Rep
17th R +3.9 Vince Leach† Rep
18th D +24.0 Priya Sundareshan Dem
19th R +23.0 David Gowan† Rep
20th D +43.2 Sally Ann Gonzales† Dem
21st D +18.5 Rosanna Gabaldón Dem
22nd D +21.1 Eva Diaz Dem
23rd D +1.8 Brian Fernandez Dem
24th D +20.5 Analise Ortiz Dem
25th R +29.4 Tim Dunn Rep
26th D +28.8 Flavio Bravo Dem
27th R +11.3 Kevin Payne Rep
28th R +23.1 Frank Carroll Rep
29th R +18.3 Janae Shamp Rep
30th R +55.2 Hildy Angius Rep
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District 1

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 1st legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Mark Finchem Christine Dargon
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Mark Finchem
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 1st district is located in Northern Arizona, containing almost all of Yavapai County and a small section of Coconino County containing Sedona. The incumbent is one-term Republican Mark Finchem of Prescott, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Finchem defeated Democratic nominee Mike Fogel 69.5% to 34.1% after winning the Republican primary against incumbent Senator Ken Bennett.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Mark Finchem (R) $139,675.00 $113,823.26 $37,467.39
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Finchem 41,659 100.00
Total votes 41,659 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Christine Dargon, psychologist, educator, and wellness entrepreneur[12]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Christine Dargon (D) $100.00 $127.64 $2,150.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Ellen Dargon 17,722 100.00
Total votes 17,722 100.0
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District 2

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 2nd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Shawnna Bolick Amelia Gallitano
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Shawnna Bolick
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 2nd district is located in Maricopa County, containing a portion of Phoenix. The incumbent is two-term Republican Shawnna Bolick, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Bolick defeated Democratic nominee Judy Schwiebert 50.8% to 47.2%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Timothy Ferrara, community leader[13][14]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Timothy Ferrara (R) $3,665.00 $445.71 $705.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Shawnna Bolick 11,617 71.44
Republican Timothy John Ferrara 4,645 28.56
Total votes 16,262 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Amelia Gallitano (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Dan Toporek (D) $13,282.94 $10,649.54 $3,946.46
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Amelia Gallitano 11,453 77.39
Democratic Daniel Toporek 3,347 22.61
Total votes 14,800 100.0
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District 3

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 3rd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee John Kavanagh Jeff Fortney
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

John Kavanagh
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 3rd district occupies the northeast tip of Maricopa County, containing portions of Phoenix, most of Scottsdale, and all of Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, Cave Creek, Carefree, New River, and Anthem. The incumbent is four-term Republican John Kavanagh, who is eligible to run for re-election due to serving non-consecutive terms.

In 2024, Senator Kavanaugh was unopposed in his re-election bid.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Robert Wallace, conservative activist and grassroots organizer[19]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
John Kavanagh (R) $91,535.61 $6,253.94 $175,293.20
Robert Wallace (R) $239.40 $0.00 $239.40
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Kavanagh 35,902 85.23
Republican Robert Michael Wallace 6,224 14.77
Total votes 42,126 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jeff Fortney (D) $7,195.00 $3,490.88 $3,704.12
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeffrey Fortney 19,696 100.00
Total votes 19,696 100.0
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District 4

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 4th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Carine Werner Aaron Lieberman
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Carine Werner
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 4th district is located in Maricopa County, containing portions of Phoenix and Scottsdale and all of Paradise Valley. The incumbent is one-term Republican Carine Werner, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Werner defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Christine Marsh, 51.9% to 48.1%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Carine Werner (R) $304,437.96 $40,682.51 $272,939.27
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carine Werner 25,102 100.00
Total votes 25,102 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Aaron Lieberman (D) $101,585.00 $13,187.39 $88,397.61
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Aaron Lieberman 22,545 100.00
Total votes 22,545 100.0
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District 5

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 5th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Christine Marsh Jason LaForest
Party Democratic Independent

State Senator before election

Lela Alston
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 5th district is located in Maricopa County, located entirely in central Phoenix. The incumbent is thirteen-term Democrat Lela Alston, who is ineligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Alston defeated Republican nominee Joshua Ortega 68.3% to 31.7%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Christine Marsh (D) $53,325.34 $24,650.56 $28,633.34
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Marsh 21,771 100.00
Total votes 21,771 100.0
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Independents and third-party candidates

Declared

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jason LaForest (I) $800.00 $870.32 $897.77
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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No Labels primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
No Labels Jason LaForest 303 100.00
Total votes 303 100.0
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District 6

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 6th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Jamescita Peshlakai Lloyd Johnson
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Theresa Hatathlie
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 6th district contains all of Apache County, as well as parts of Coconino, Gila, Graham, Mohave, Navajo, and Pinal County. The Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, Kaibab, Navajo, San Carlos Apache, San Juan Southern Paiute, and White Mountain Apache tribes are all located in this district. The incumbent is three-term Democrat Theresa Hatathlie, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Hatathlie was unopposed in her re-election bid.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jamescita Peshlakai (D) $945.00 $0.00 $1,105.00
Myron Tsosie (D) $2,750.00 $0.00 $2,750.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jamescita Peshlakai 15,987 56.18
Democratic Myron Tsosie 12,468 43.82
Total votes 28,455 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Lloyd Johnson, maintenance manager[26]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Lloyd Johnson (R) $1,316.03 $701.95 $1,761.40
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lloyd Johnson 8,872 100.00
Total votes 8,872 100.0
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District 7

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 7th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Wendy Rogers Mike Montiel
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Wendy Rogers
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 7th district consists of parts of Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Pinal County. The incumbent is three-term Republican Wendy Rogers, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Rogers defeated Democratic nominee Haley Creighton 65.0% to 35.0%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Wendy Rogers (R) $438,804.11 $238,865.46 $233,328.77
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wendy Rogers 30,032 100.00
Total votes 30,032 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michiel "Mike" Montiel 14,211 100.00
Total votes 14,211 100.0
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District 8

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 8th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Lauren Kuby Bill Loughrige
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Lauren Kuby
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 8th district is located in Maricopa County, and consists of small parts of Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, as well as northern Tempe. The incumbent is one-term Democrat Lauren Kuby, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Kuby defeated Republican nominee Roxana Holzapfel 60.6% to 39.4%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Lauren Kuby (D) $74,731.85 $9,910.90 $62,207.94
Deborah Nardozzi (D) $39,826.00 $13,390.06 $25,800.94
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lauren Kuby 12,981 76.77
Democratic Deborah Nardozzi 3,928 23.23
Total votes 16,909 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Bill Loughrige '(write-in)'

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Loughrige (Write-in) 572 100.00
Total votes 572 100.0
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District 9

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 9th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Kiana Sears Bridget Fitzgibbons
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Kiana Sears
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 9th district is located in Maricopa County, and consists almost entirely of western Mesa, as well a very small portion of Tempe. The incumbent is one-term Democrat Kiana Sears, who was appointed to her position in 2025 after the resignation of Senator Eva Burch and is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, incumbent Senator Burch defeated Republican nominee Robert Scantlebury 51.7% to 48.3%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Kiana Sears (D) $11,420.00 $3,142.17 $8,277.83
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kiana Maria Sears 12,161 100.00
Total votes 12,161 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Bridget Fitzgibbons, physician[34]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bridget Fitzgibbons 10,538 100.00
Total votes 10,538 100.0
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District 10

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 10th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Dave Farnsworth Blair Moses
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Dave Farnsworth
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 10th district is located in Maricopa County, and consists of western Mesa and a small portion of Apache Junction. The incumbent is six-term Republican Dave Farnsworth, who is eligible to run for re-election due to serving non-consecutive terms.

In 2024, Senator Farnsworth defeated Democratic nominee Robert Doyle 61.5% to 38.5%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Dave Farnsworth (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Farnsworth 24,189 100.00
Total votes 24,189 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Blair Moses, lawyer[36]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Blair Moses (D) $2,679.05 $151.27 $2,463.73
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Blair Moses 14,577 100.00
Total votes 14,577 100.0
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Independents and third-party candidates

Declared

  • Nick Fierro, doctor (Independent)[37]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Nick Fierro (I) $2,161.84 $59.96 $424.04
Source: See the Money[10]
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District 11

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 11th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Catherine Miranda Joshua Ayala
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Catherine Miranda
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 11th district is located in Maricopa County and consists of Guadalupe and southern Phoenix. The incumbent is four-term Democrat Catherine Miranda, who is eligible to run for re-election due to serving non-consecutive terms.

In 2024, Senator Miranda defeated Republican nominee Joshua Ayala 72.2% to 27.8%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Catherine Miranda (D) $18,750.00 $12,331.79 $36,671.11
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Catherine Miranda 12,905 100.00
Total votes 12,905 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Joshua Ayala, business executive and nominee for this district in 2024[39][40]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joshua Ayala 3,435 100.00
Total votes 3,435 100.0
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District 12

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 12th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Patty Contreras Anthony Ramirez
Party Democratic Independent

State Senator before election

Mitzi Epstein
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 12th district is located in Maricopa County and consists of parts of Chandler, Tempe, and Phoenix. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Mitzi Epstein, who is eligible to run for re-election but has opted to retire.[41]

In 2024, Senator Epstein defeated Republican nominee Cara Vicini 58.1% to 41.9%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Patty Contreras (D) $22,137.00 $7,403.16 $31,324.30
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patricia "Patty" Contreras 22,070 100.00
Total votes 22,070 100.0
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Independents and third-party candidates

Declared

  • Anthony Ramirez, attorney (Arizona Independent)[43]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
No Labels primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
No Labels Anthony Jason Ramirez 445 100.00
Total votes 445 100.0
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District 13

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 13th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Julie Willoughby Kristie O'Brien
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

J.D. Mesnard
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 13th district is located in Maricopa County and consists of most of Chandler and Sun Lakes, as well as small parts of western Gilbert. The incumbent is four-term Republican J. D. Mesnard, who is ineligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Mesnard defeated Democratic nominee Sharon Lee Winters 53.1% to 46.9%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Julie Willoughby (R) $144,277.68 $11,666.61 $132,611.07
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julie Willoughby 20,222 100.00
Total votes 20,222 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Kristie O'Brien, lawyer[45]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kristie O'Brien 17,165 100.00
Total votes 17,165 100.0
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District 14

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 14th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Mylie Biggs Stephanie Walsh
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Warren Petersen
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 14th district is located in Maricopa County and consists of most of Gilbert, as well as tiny parts of Queen Creek and Chandler. The incumbent is four-term Republican and President of the Arizona Senate, Warren Petersen, who is eligible to run for re-election due to serving non-consecutive terms but has opted to instead run for attorney general.[46]

In 2024, Senator Petersen defeated Democratic nominee Elizabeth Brown 60.1% to 39.9%.

Republican primary

Nominee

  • Mylie Biggs, conservative political activist and daughter of U.S. representative Andy Biggs[47]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Mylie Biggs (R) $7,313.38 $1,412.71 $11,811.34
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mylie Biggs 21,255 100.00
Total votes 21,255 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Stephanie Walsh, engineer[48]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Stephanie Walsh (D) $8,175.00 $4,201.79 $4,470.51
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stephanie Walsh 13,317 100.00
Total votes 13,317 100.0
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District 15

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 15th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Jake Hoffman Jayme Accalia
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Jake Hoffman
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 15th district is located in Maricopa and Pinal County, and consists of all of San Tan Valley, almost all of Queen Creek, and the southern tip of Mesa. The incumbent is two-term Republican Jake Hoffman, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Hoffman defeated Democratic nominee Alan Smith 63.7% to 31.9%, with independent candidate Evan Olson also taking 4.4%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jake Hoffman 26,391 100.00
Total votes 26,391 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Jayme Accalia, culinary professional and sustainable food systems advocate[50][51]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jayme Accalia 12,327 100.00
Total votes 12,327 100.0
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District 16

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 16th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee T.J. Shope Elaine Aldrete
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

T.J. Shope
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 16th district consists of parts of Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal County. The incumbent is three-term Republican T. J. Shope, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Shope defeated Democratic nominee Stacey Seaman 56.0% to 44.0%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
T.J. Shope (R) $143,819.06 $29,160.04 $114,659.02
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Thomas "T.J." Shope 17,012 100.00
Total votes 17,012 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Elaine Aldrete (D) $2,130.00 $433.63 $1,696.37
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Elaine Aldrete 14,239 100.00
Total votes 14,239 100.0
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District 17

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Arizona's 17th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Chris King Edgar Soto
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Vince Leach
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 17th district consists of northeastern Pima County, as well as a small part of Maricopa County. The incumbent is four-term Republican Vince Leach, who is eligible to run for re-election due to serving non-consecutive terms but has opted to retire.

In 2024, Leach defeated Democratic nominee John McLean 51% to 49% after winning the Republican primary against incumbent Senator Justine Wadsack.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Anthony Dunham, veteran and retired law enforcement officer[55]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Anthony Dunham (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Chris King (R) $39,126.77 $9,456.01 $29,584.58
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Christopher King 19,795 62.91
Republican Anthony Dunham 11,672 37.09
Total votes 31,467 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Edgar Soto (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edgar Soto 27,771 100.00
Total votes 27,771 100.0
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District 18

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2026 Arizona's 18th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Priya Sundareshan Douglas Everett
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Priya Sundareshan
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 18th district is located in Pima County, containing Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, and parts of northern Tucson. The incumbent is two-term Democrat and Minority Leader of the Senate Priya Sundareshan, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Sundareshan was unopposed in her re-election bid.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Priya Sundareshan 28,891 100.00
Total votes 28,891 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Douglas Everett, retired engineer[58]

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Douglas Everett (R) $23,189.16 $1,397.61 $1,250.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Douglas Everett 15,215 100.00
Total votes 15,215 100.0
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District 19

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2026 Arizona's 19th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Gail Griffin Bob Karp
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

David Gowan
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 19th district consists of all of Greenlee County, most of Cochise and Graham County, and parts of Pima and Santa Cruz County.The incumbent is four-term Republican David Gowan, who is ineligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Gowan defeated Democratic nominee Bob Karp 62.6% to 37.4%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Gail Griffin (R) $84,400.00 $14,382.89 $69,736.11
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gail Griffin 25,115 100.00
Total votes 25,115 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Bob Karp '(write-in)'

Did not file

  • Ryan Slawson, small business owner[60]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Ryan Slawson (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Karp (Write-in) 2,145 100.00
Total votes 2,145 100.0
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District 20

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2026 Arizona's 20th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Alma Hernandez
Party Democratic

State Senator before election

Sally Ann Gonzales
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 20th district is located in Pima County, and consists of all of Flowing Wells, South Tucson, and Valencia West, most of Drexel Heights and northwest Tucson, and a small part of Tucson Mountains.The incumbent is four-term Democrat Sally Ann Gonzales, who is ineligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Gonzales was unopposed in her re-election bid.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Alma Hernandez (D) $70,762.51 $54,912.67 $15,849.84
Rocque Perez (D) $10,204.51 $6,254.51 $3,730.74
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

Results by precinct
  Hernandez
  •   50–60%
      60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Perez
  •   50–60%
      60–70%
  •   70–80%
More information Party, Candidate ...
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alma Hernandez 11,184 51.38
Democratic Rocque Perez 10,584 48.62
Total votes 21,768 100.0
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District 21

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2026 Arizona's 21st legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Rosanna Gabaldón Esteban Flores
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Rosanna Gabaldón
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 21st district consists of parts of Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz County. The incumbent is three-term Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Gabaldón was unopposed in her re-election bid.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Rosanna Gabaldón (D) $19,719.00 $18,053.26 $15,994.85
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rosanna Gabaldón 18,920 100.00
Total votes 18,920 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Esteban Flores, public servant[64]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Esteban Flores (R) $147.38 $0.00 $147.38
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Esteban Flores 7,785 100.00
Total votes 7,785 100.0
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District 22

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2026 Arizona's 22nd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Eva Diaz
Party Democratic

State Senator before election

Eva Diaz
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 22nd district is located in Maricopa County and contains all of Avondale and Tolleson, as well as parts of Phoenix, Glendale, and Goodyear. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Eva Diaz, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Diaz defeated Republican nominee Steve Robinson 64.6% to 35.4%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eva Diaz 10,499 100.00
Total votes 10,499 100.0
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District 23

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2026 Arizona's 23rd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Brian Fernandez Michelle Altherr
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Brian Fernandez
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 23rd district contains parts of Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma County. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Brian Fernandez, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Fernandez defeated Republican nominee Michelle Altherr 53.8% to 46.2%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Fernandez 12,426 100.00
Total votes 12,426 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Michelle Altherr, veteran and nominee for this district in 2024[67]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Michelle Altherr (R) $6,216.00 $6,419.99 $124.31
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michelle Altherr 8,563 100.00
Total votes 8,563 100.0
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District 24

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2026 Arizona's 24th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Analise Ortiz Frank Steele
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Analise Ortiz
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 24th district is located in Maricopa County and includes parts of Glendale and Phoenix. The incumbent is one-term Democrat Analise Ortiz, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Oritz was unopposed in her election bid.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Analise Ortiz 9,938 100.00
Total votes 9,938 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

  • Frank Steele, chairman of the Legislative District 24 Republican Party[69][70]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Frank Steele (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Steele 4,066 100.00
Total votes 4,066 100.0
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District 25

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2026 Arizona's 25th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Tim Dunn Laura Huber
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Tim Dunn
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 25th district contains parts of Maricopa and Yuma County. The incumbent is one-term Republican Tim Dunn, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Dunn was unopposed in his election bid.

Republican primary

Nominee

Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Timothy "Tim" Dunn 22,443 100.00
Total votes 22,443 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Laura Huber, mental health counselor[72]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Laura Huber (D) $7,066.39 $5,060.51 $543.77
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Laura Huber 11,377 100.00
Total votes 11,377 100.0
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District 26

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2026 Arizona's 26th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Flavio Bravo Jim Bishop
Party Democratic Republican

State Senator before election

Flavio Bravo
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 26th district is located in Maricopa County, and is mostly contained in a portion of western Phoenix along with a small part of Glendale. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Flavio Bravo, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Bravo defeated Republican nominee Vic Harris 66.3% to 33.7%.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Flavio Bravo 7,994 100.00
Total votes 7,994 100.0
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Republican primary

Nominee

Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Bishop 3,153 100.00
Total votes 3,153 100.0
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District 27

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2026 Arizona's 27th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Kevin Payne Kyle Clayton
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Kevin Payne
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

Close

The 27th district is located in Maricopa County, and contains parts of Glendale, Peoria, and Phoenix. The incumbent is one-term Republican Kevin Payne, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Payne was unopposed in his election bid.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin Payne 8,536 50.88
Republican Anthony Kern 8,240 49.12
Total votes 16,776 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Kyle Clayton (D) $1,000.00 $57.72 $942.28
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kyle Clayton 12,382 100.00
Total votes 12,382 100.0
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District 28

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2026 Arizona's 28th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Frank Carroll Michael Braun
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Frank Carroll
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 28th district is located in Maricopa County, and contains Sun City and Sun City West, most of Peoria, and parts of Phoenix and Surprise. The incumbent is two-term Republican Frank Carroll, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Carroll defeated Democratic write-in candidate Shauna Dempsey 98.9% to 1.1%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Carroll 32,411 100.00
Total votes 32,411 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Michael Braun (D) $810.00 $243.97 $706.14
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Braun 18,256 100.00
Total votes 18,256 100.0
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District 29

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2026 Arizona's 29th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Janae Shamp Eric Stafford
Party Republican Democratic

State Senator before election

Janae Shamp
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 29th district is located in Maricopa County, and contains Circle City, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Morristown, Youngtown, most of Surprise, and parts of Glendale, Goodyear, and Peoria. The incumbent is two-term Republican and Majority Leader of the Arizona Senate Janae Shamp, who is eligible to run for re-election.

In 2024, Senator Shamp defeated Democratic nominee Eric Stafford 59.3% to 40.7%.

Republican primary

Nominee

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Janae Shamp (R) $35,452.99 $22,539.67 $147,183.44
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Janae Shamp 21,466 100.00
Total votes 21,466 100.0
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Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Eric Stafford, community organizer and nominee for this district in 2024[81]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Eric Stafford (D) $25,592.82 $1,644.70 $2,669.38
Source: See the Money[10]
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Results

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eric Stafford 14,015 100.00
Total votes 14,015 100.0
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District 30

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2026 Arizona's 30th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Leo Biasiucci
Party Republican

State Senator before election

Hildy Angius
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

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The 30th district contains La Paz County, parts of Maricopa and Mohave County, and all of the town of Wickenburg, which includes a very small portion of Yavapai County. The incumbent is one-term Republican Hildy Angius, who is eligible to run for re-election but announced she would run for the Arizona House of Representatives before ultimately opting to retire.[6]

In 2024, Angius defeated Democratic nominee J'aime MorgAine 78.5% to 21.5%.

Republican primary

Nominee

  • Leo Biasiucci, state representative from the 30th district (2019–present) and former majority leader (2023–2025)[82]

Results

More information Party, Candidate ...
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Leo Biasiucci 35,730 100.00
Total votes 35,730 100.0
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