2026 Arizona elections
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Arizona on November 3, 2026. Primary elections took place on July 21, 2026.[1] The state-wide races in Arizona as well as the House races are expected to get significant attention due to its status as a battleground state.[2] Arizona used to be a solid red state but had drifted into being a purple state by the 2020s, with Democrats holding both Senate seats and the governorship, in addition to Democrat Joe Biden winning the state in the 2020 presidential election. However, Republican Donald Trump won by a 5 point margin in 2024, showing his strongest performance out of the seven key swing states in that election, all of which he won. This is the first election cycle since 2014 that Arizona will not have a U.S. Senate election.[3]
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United States House of Representatives
Arizona has nine seats in the United States House of Representatives, which are currently held by three Democrats and six Republicans.
In the last House election, Republicans won six seats, Democrats won three, with a total of 4 seats being decided by under 10 points in either direction.[4]
Governor
Incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is running for re-election to a second term in 2026. Hobbs narrowly defeated Republican nominee Kari Lake in 2022 with 50.32% of the vote. This is widely expected to be a close election.[5]
Secretary of State
Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Adrian Fontes has declared his intention to run for a second term in 2026.[6] He won in 2022 with 52.38% of the vote, giving him the biggest margin of victory out of every statewide Arizona Democrat in 2022.[7]
Attorney General
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Kris Mayes has declared her intention to run for a second term in 2026.[8] She won in 2022 with 49.94% of the vote, making it the closest statewide race in Arizona in 2022.[9]
State Treasurer
Incumbent Republican state treasurer Kimberly Yee is term limited and can not seek re-election for a third term. She won in 2022 with 55.67% of the vote, the best state-wide Republican showing in Arizona.[10]
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent Republican Tom Horne is eligible to run for re-election in 2026. He won a close election against then incumbent Democrat Kathy Hoffman in 2022, with 50.18% of the vote. However, incumbent State treasurer Kimberly Yee has announced her intention to primary him for this position in 2026.
State Mine Inspector
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Incumbent Republican Les Presmyk was appointed by Katie Hobbs on September 15, 2025, after Paul Marsh resigned and has announced his intention to run for a full term in 2026.[11] Marsh, who won a full term in 2022 with 98% against only a write-in Democratic candidate, had previously announced his intention to run for re-election in 2026.[12]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Les Presmyk, incumbent state mine inspector[11]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Les Presmyk (incumbent) | 525,347 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 525,347 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Matlock, mechanical engineer[13]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Brian Matlock | 479,933 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 479,933 | 100.0 | ||
Corporation Commission
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Two of the five seats on the Corporation Commission are up for election, elected by plurality block voting. Incumbents Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers, both Republicans, are running for re-election.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominees
- Ralph Heap, state representative from the 10th district (2025–present)[14]
- Kevin Thompson, incumbent commissioner[15]
Eliminated in primary
- Nick Myers, incumbent commissioner[15]
Withdrawn
- David Marshall, former state representative from the 7th district (2023–2026) (appointed Navajo County Recorder)[16]
Campaign
Heap and Marshall were running together as a duo. Both were members of the Arizona Freedom Caucus and were recruited to run by the caucus's chair, state senator Jake Hoffman. Heap and Marshall charged that Myers and Thompson were insufficiently supportive of president Donald Trump's agenda and positioned themselves as more conservative alternatives.[14]
On April 21, 2026, Marshall ended his campaign and resigned his seat in the state house after being appointed Navajo County Recorder.[16]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kevin Thompson (incumbent) | 325,029 | 35.8 | |
| Republican | Ralph Heap | 299,319 | 33.0 | |
| Republican | Nick Myers (incumbent) | 283,126 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 907,474 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominees
- Jonathon Hill, researcher at Arizona State University's Mars Space Flight Facility and nominee for corporation commission in 2024[15]
- Clara Pratte, former director of the Office of Native American Affairs at the U.S. Small Business Administration[15]
Campaign
Hill and Pratte are running together as a duo.[15]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Clara Pratte | 432,609 | 53.4 | |
| Democratic | Jonathon Hill | 377,925 | 46.6 | |
| Total votes | 810,534 | 100.0 | ||
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Cease (write-in)[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Green | Mike Cease (write-in) | 213 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 213 | 100.0 | ||
State Legislature
All 90 seats in both chambers of the Arizona State Legislature are up for election in 2026. Republicans held small majorities in both chambers, with a 17-13 majority in the State Senate, and 33-27 in the State House. These chambers will be highly competitive and are being targeted by Democrats.[18]
Supreme Court
Supreme Court chief justice John Lopez IV is up for a retention election in 2026. He was appointed by former Governor Doug Ducey in 2016 and has not stated his intention to run again.[19]
Ballot propositions
There will be eight ballot propositions which will appear before voters of Arizona in 2026.
| No. | Description | Type | Votes | |||
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| 141 | Would prohibit the government from imposing taxes or fees based on vehicle miles traveled and from enacting rules to monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without the person’s consent[20] | Legislatively referred constitutional amendment | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 142 | Would prohibit the government from requiring an individual to endorse preferential treatment toward or discrimination against an individual on the basis of race or ethnicity[21] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 144 | Would make a number of changes to the state's election laws, including specifying that only citizens may vote in any Arizona election and requiring voters to show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot[22] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 316 | Would prohibit local government from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval and cap the tax rate at 2%[23] | Legislatively referred state statute | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 317 | Would declare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations[24] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 318 | Would prohibit schools and athletic associations from allowing a student, athlete, employee, or other individual from using a restroom, locker room, shower room, or other private space that is not designated for their sex[25] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 319 | Would prohibit the government from using traffic photo enforcement systems without voter approval[26] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| 320 | Would require certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses[27] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |