Arizona's 16th legislative district
Legislative district in Arizona, United States
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Arizona's 16th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of sections of Maricopa County, Pima County, and Pinal County. As of 2023, there are 72 precincts in the district, two in Maricopa, 17 in Pima, and 53 in Pinal, with a total registered voter population of 138,464.[1] The district has an overall population of 236,940.[2]
- 33.60% Republican
- 27.81% Democratic
- 36.81% Other
- 45% White
- 7% Black/African American
- 8% Native American
- 3% Asian
- 35% Hispanic
| Arizona's 16th legislative district | |
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Map of District 16: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | T. J. Shope (R) |
| House members | Teresa Martinez (R) Chris Lopez (R) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 236,940 |
| Voting-age population | 180,256 |
| Registered voters | 138,464 |
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. According to the AIRC, the district is highly competitive politically.[3]
Political representation
The district is represented in the 57th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, by T. J. Shope (R-Coolidge) in the Arizona Senate and by Teresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande) and Chris Lopez (R-Casa Grande) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. J. Shope |  |
Coolidge | State senator | Republican | |
| Teresa Martinez |  |
Casa Grande | State representative | Republican | |
| Chris Lopez |  |
Casa Grande | State representative | Republican | |
Election results
The 2022 elections were the first in the newly drawn district.
Arizona Senate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | T. J. Shope (incumbent) | 41,057 | 55.71 | |
| Democratic | Taylor Kerby | 32,636 | 44.29 | |
| Total votes | 73,693 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | T. J. Shope (incumbent) | 58,386 | 55.99 | |
| Democratic | Stacey Seaman | 45,888 | 44.01 | |
| Total votes | 104,274 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Arizona House of Representatives
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Martinez (incumbent) | 37,308 | 36.46 | |
| Democratic | Keith Seaman | 32,831 | 32.08 | |
| Republican | Rob Hudelson | 32,187 | 31.46 | |
| Total votes | 102,326 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Martinez (incumbent) | 53,783 | 36.26 | |
| Republican | Chris Lopez | 49,099 | 33.10 | |
| Democratic | Keith Seaman (incumbent) | 45,444 | 30.64 | |
| Total votes | 102,326 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||