2026 Arizona Senate election
2026 election in Arizona, United States
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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 will be held on August 4, 2026.
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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.
| Harris 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Trump 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[1] | Tossup | January 22, 2026 |
Overview
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Retiring incumbents
Republicans
- District 13: J.D. Mesnard is term-limited and running for San Marcos justice of the peace.[2]
- District 14: Warren Petersen is retiring to run for Attorney General[3][4]
- District 17: Vince Leach is retiring.[5]
- District 19: David Gowan is term-limited and is running for Arizona House of Representatives
- District 30: Hildy Angius is retiring and is running for Arizona House of Representatives.[6]
Democrats
- District 5: Lela Alston is term-limited and is running for Arizona House of Representatives.
- District 12: Mitzi Epstein is retiring.[7]
- District 20: Sally Ann Gonzales is term-limited and is running for Arizona House of Representatives.
Summary of results by district
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
| District | 2024 Pres.[8] | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome | ||
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| 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 | ||||
District 1
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Mark Finchem, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[9]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Finchem (R) | $139,675.00 | $113,823.26 | $37,467.39 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Christine Dargon, psychologist, educator, and wellness entrepreneur[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christine Dargon (D) | $100.00 | $127.64 | $2,150.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 2
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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
Declared
- Shawnna Bolick, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[12]
- Timothy Ferrara, community leader[12][13]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Timothy Ferrara (R) | $3,665.00 | $445.71 | $705.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Amelia Gallitano, doctor, scientist, and professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix[14][15]
- Dan Toporek, veteran, former staffer of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, and former FAA safety inspector[12][16]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
District 3
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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
Declared
- John Kavanagh, incumbent state senator (2015-2019, 2023-present)[17]
- Robert Wallace, conservative activist and grassroots organizer[18]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Jeff Fortney, at-large member of the Cave Creek Unified School District (2021-present)[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Fortney (D) | $7,195.00 | $3,490.88 | $3,704.12 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 4
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Carine Werner, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[20]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Carine Werner (R) | $304,437.96 | $40,682.51 | $272,939.27 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Aaron Lieberman, former state representative from the 28th district and candidate for governor in 2022[20]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Aaron Lieberman (D) | $101,585.00 | $13,187.39 | $88,397.61 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 5
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Christine Marsh, public school teacher and former state senator from the 27th and 4th district (2021-2025)[21]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christine Marsh (D) | $53,325.34 | $24,650.56 | $28,633.34 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Independents and third-party candidates
Declared
- Jason LaForest, financial strategist at the Arizona Department of Health Services[22] (Arizona Independent)
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason LaForest (I) | $800.00 | $870.32 | $897.77 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 6
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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
Declared
- Jamescita Peshlakai, former state senator from the 7th district (2017-2021)[23]
- Myron Tsosie, incumbent state representative (2019-present)[24]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Lloyd Johnson, maintenance manager[25]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lloyd Johnson (R) | $1,316.03 | $701.95 | $1,761.40 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 7
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Wendy Rogers, incumbent state senator (2021-present)[26]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Wendy Rogers (R) | $438,804.11 | $238,865.46 | $233,328.77 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
District 8
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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
Declared
- Lauren Kuby, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[30]
- Deborah Nardozzi, former state representative for this district (2024-2025)[31]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
District 9
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Kiana Sears, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[32]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kiana Sears (D) | $11,420.00 | $3,142.17 | $8,277.83 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Bridget Fitzgibbons, physician[33]
District 10
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Dave Farnsworth, incumbent state senator (2013-2021, 2023-present)[34]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dave Farnsworth (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Blair Moses, lawyer[35]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Blair Moses (D) | $2,679.05 | $151.27 | $2,463.73 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Independents and third-party candidates
Declared
- Nick Fierro, doctor (Independent)[36]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nick Fierro (I) | $2,161.84 | $59.96 | $424.04 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 11
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Catherine Miranda, incumbent state senator (2015-2019, 2023-present)[37]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Catherine Miranda (D) | $18,750.00 | $12,331.79 | $36,671.11 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
District 12
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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.[40]
In 2024, Senator Epstein defeated Republican nominee Cara Vicini 58.1% to 41.9%.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Patty Contreras, incumbent state representative for this district (2023-present)[41]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Patty Contreras (D) | $22,137.00 | $7,403.16 | $31,324.30 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Independents and third-party candidates
Declared
- Anthony Ramirez, attorney (Arizona Independent)[42]
District 13
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Julie Willoughby, incumbent state representative for this district[43]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Willoughby (R) | $144,277.68 | $11,666.61 | $132,611.07 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Kristie O'Brien, lawyer[44]
District 14
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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.[45]
In 2024, Senator Petersen defeated Democratic nominee Elizabeth Brown 60.1% to 39.9%.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Mylie Biggs, political scientist and daughter of U.S. representative Andy Biggs[46]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mylie Biggs (R) | $7,313.38 | $1,412.71 | $11,811.34 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Stephanie Walsh, engineer[47]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Stephanie Walsh (D) | $8,175.00 | $4,201.79 | $4,470.51 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 15
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Jake Hoffman, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[48]
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
District 16
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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
Declared
- T. J. Shope, incumbent state senator (2020-present)[51]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| T.J. Shope (R) | $143,819.06 | $29,160.04 | $114,659.02 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Elaine Aldrete, former treasurer for Keith Seaman[52]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Elaine Aldrete (D) | $2,130.00 | $433.63 | $1,696.37 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 17
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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
Declared
- Anthony Dunham, veteran and retired law enforcement officer[53]
- Chris King, at-large member of the Vail Unified School District (2021-present)[54]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Edgar Soto, vice president of the Pima Community College Desert Vista campus (2018-present)[55]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Edgar Soto (D) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 18
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Priya Sundareshan, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[56]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Douglas Everett, retired engineer[57]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Douglas Everett (R) | $23,189.16 | $1,397.61 | $1,250.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 19
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Gail Griffin, incumbent state representative for this district and the 14th district (2019-present)[58]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gail Griffin (R) | $84,400.00 | $14,382.89 | $69,736.11 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Ryan Slawson, small business owner[59]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ryan Slawson (D) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 20
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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
Declared
- Alma Hernandez, incumbent state representative from the 3rd and 20th district (2019-present)[60]
- Rocque Perez, former member of the Tucson City Council (2025)[61]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| 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] | |||
District 21
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Rosanna Gabaldón, incumbent state senator (2021-present)[62]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rosanna Gabaldón (D) | $19,719.00 | $18,053.26 | $15,994.85 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Esteban Flores, public servant[63]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Esteban Flores (R) | $147.38 | $0.00 | $147.38 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 22
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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
Presumptive nominee
District 23
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Brian Fernandez, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[65]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michelle Altherr (R) | $6,216.00 | $6,419.99 | $124.31 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 24
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Analise Ortiz, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[67]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Frank Steele (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 25
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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
Presumptive nominee
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Laura Huber, mental health counselor[71]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Laura Huber (D) | $7,066.39 | $5,060.51 | $543.77 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 26
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Flavio Bravo, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[72]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Jim Bishop[73]
District 27
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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
Declared
- Anthony Kern, former state senator from the 27th district (2023-2025)[74]
- Kevin Payne, incumbent state senator (2025-present)[75]
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Kyle Clayton, realtor and board president of the Washington Elementary School District[76]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kyle Clayton (D) | $1,000.00 | $57.72 | $942.28 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 28
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Frank Carroll, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[77]
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Michael Braun[78]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Braun (D) | $810.00 | $243.97 | $706.14 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 29
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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
Filed paperwork
- Janae Shamp, incumbent state senator (2023-present)[79]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Janae Shamp (R) | $35,452.99 | $22,539.67 | $147,183.44 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Eric Stafford (D) | $25,592.82 | $1,644.70 | $2,669.38 |
| Source: See the Money[10] | |||
District 30
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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
Presumptive nominee
- Leo Biasiucci, state representative from the 30th district (2019-present) and former majority leader (2023-2025)[81]