Tag: arizona
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JoAnna Mendoza (D) defeated incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Arizona's 6th Congressional District
JoAnna Mendoza (D) defeated incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Arizona's 6th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Politico's Samuel Benson said, "[Arizona's 6th] district is considered one of the most competitive on the map this year, and Democrats have carried it in recent statewide elections. Democratic Sen.…
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Incumbent Adrian Fontes (D) defeated Alexander Kolodin (R) and Duwayne Collier (G) in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State
Incumbent Adrian Fontes (D) defeated Alexander Kolodin (R) and Duwayne Collier (G) in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 3, 2026. Fontes was elected 52.4%–47.6% in 2022. That year, Katie Hobbs (D) won the gubernatorial election 50.3%–49.6% and incumbent Mark Kelly (D) won the senatorial election 51.4%–46.5%. In 2024, President Donald…
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Incumbent Kris Mayes (D) defeated Warren Petersen (R) in the general election for attorney general of Arizona
Incumbent Kris Mayes (D) defeated Warren Petersen (R) in the general election for attorney general of Arizona on November 3, 2026. Mayes was elected in 2022 49.9%–49.9%. That year, Katie Hobbs (D) won the gubernatorial election 50.3%–49.6% and Mark Kelly (D) won the senatorial election 51.4%–46.5%. In 2024, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris…
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Amish Shah (D) defeated Jay Feely (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Amish Shah (D) defeated Jay Feely (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent David Schweikert (R), first elected in 2010, ran for governor rather than seeking re-election. Local radio station KJZZ's Wayne Schutsky and Camryn Sanchez said, "Schweikert held the seat for 15…
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All 60 seats in the Arizona House of Representatives are up for election on Nov. 3. Sixteen seats are in battleground districts.
All 60 seats in the Arizona House of Representatives are up for election on Nov. 3. Currently, Republicans have a 33-27 majority in the House. This means Democrats need to win at least four seats to gain a majority, and Republicans cannot lose more than two seats. This election is taking place alongside elections for…
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What the Arizona Corporation Commission does and who is running for two seats on Nov. 3
Incumbent Kevin Thompson (R), Jonathon Hill (D), Clara Pratte (D), Ralph Heap (R), and Mike Cease (G) are running in the general election for the Arizona Corporation Commission on November 3, 2026. The two candidates who receive the most votes will be elected. The commission is responsible for regulating state utilities, including water, gas, and…
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Majority control at stake in Arizona Senate elections on Nov. 3
Elections for the Arizona State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026. Arizona Public Media's Nick Rommel wrote, "While Republicans’ advantage in the Senate has remained fairly constant for the last decade, Democrats have chipped away at their majority in the House. Republicans clawed back a slightly larger…
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Arizona attorney general race among three deciding state's triplex status this November after 2022 race decided by fewer than 300 votes
Incumbent Kris Mayes (D) and Warren Petersen (R) are running in the general election for Attorney General of Arizona on November 3, 2026. Mayes was elected in 2022 49.9%–49.9%. That year, Katie Hobbs (D) won the gubernatorial election 50.3%–49.6% and Mark Kelly (D) won the senatorial election 51.4%–46.5%. In 2024, President Donald Trump (R) defeated…
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Arizona courts block two conflicting school choice-related ballot measures, leaving 2026 without a citizen initiative
Arizona voters will not decide on Proposition 212 or Proposition 145 this November after two Arizona Supreme Court rulings on Aug. 18, 2026, removed both measures from the ballot. Both measures related to Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, but in different ways: Proposition 212 would have restricted ESA eligibility and spending, while Proposition 145…
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Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures in Colorado and Montana, and one removed in Arizona
As of August 18, 152 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Over the past two weeks: The most recent signature deadline for ballot initiatives was August 3, 2026,…