2026 Arizona Senate election

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2026 Arizona Senate election
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  2024
November 3, 2026
2028 

All 30 seats of the Arizona Senate
16 seats needed for a majority
  Janae Shamp by Gage Skidmore.jpg Priya Sundareshan (54272869644) (cropped).jpg
Leader Janae Shamp Priya Sundareshan
Party Republican Democratic
Leader sinceJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2025
Leader's seat 29th Surprise 18th Tucson
Last election17 seats, 53.40%13 seats, 46.33%
Current seats1713
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Incumbents and retirements:
     Republican incumbent
     Republican incumbent retiring
     Democratic incumbent
     Democratic incumbent retiring

Incumbent President of the Senate

Warren Petersen
Republican



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.

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Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal Ball [1] TossupJanuary 22, 2026

Overview

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
No.%BeforeAfter+/–
Republican
Democratic
Green
Independent
Total

Retiring incumbents

Republicans

Democrats

Summary of results by district

† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

District2024 Pres. [7] 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

    District 1

    2026 Arizona's 1st legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Mark Finchem (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Mark Finchem
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Mark Finchem (R)$139,675.00$113,823.26$37,467.39
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Christine Dargon, psychologist, educator, and wellness entrepreneur [10]

    District 2

    2026 Arizona's 2nd legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Shawnna Bolick
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Timothy Ferrara (R)$2,920.00$420.71$2,920.00
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Dan Toporek (D)$13,282.94$10,649.54$3,946.46
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 3

    2026 Arizona's 3rd legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    John Kavanagh
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    John Kavanagh (R)$91,535.61$6,253.94$175,293.20
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Jeff Fortney (D)$7,195.00$3,490.88$3,704.12
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 4

    2026 Arizona's 4th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Carine Werner (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Carine Werner
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Carine Werner (R)$304,437.96$40,682.51$272,939.27
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Aaron Lieberman (D)$101,585.00$13,187.39$88,397.61
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Independents and third-party candidates

    Filed paperwork

    • Mark Wheeler (Independent) [19]

    District 5

    2026 Arizona's 5th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Lela Alston
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Filed paperwork

    • Michael Bishop [22]
    • Aten Morin Jr., communications strategist [23]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Christine Marsh (D)$39,844.09$17,508.57$22,335.52
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Independents and third-party candidates

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Jason LaForest (I)$785.00$532.37$252.63
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 6

    2026 Arizona's 6th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Theresa Hatathlie
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Myron Tsosie (D)$2,750.00$0.00$2,750.00
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Lloyd Johnson, maintenance manager [27]

    Filed paperwork

    • Michael Hester [28]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Lloyd Johnson (R)$1,306.03$701.95$523.96
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 7

    2026 Arizona's 7th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Wendy Rogers (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Wendy Rogers
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Wendy Rogers (R)$438,804.11$238,865.46$233,328.77
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Filed paperwork

    • Mike Montiel, veteran and community organizer [30] [31]

    District 8

    2026 Arizona's 8th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Lauren Kuby
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Deborah Nardozzi (D)$39,826.00$13,390.06$25,800.94
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Logan Walton, general manager of Empire Scottsdale [34]

    District 9

    2026 Arizona's 9th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Kiana Sears (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Kiana Sears
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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 and is eligible to run for re-election.

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

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Kiana Sears (D)$11,420.00$3,142.17$8,277.83
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Bridget Fitzgibbons, physician [36]

    District 10

    2026 Arizona's 10th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Dave Farnsworth (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Dave Farnsworth
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Blair Moses (D)$2,679.05$151.27$2,463.73
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 11

    2026 Arizona's 11th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Catherine Miranda (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Catherine Miranda
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Catherine Miranda (D)$0.00$0.00$36,671.11
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Republican primary

    Filed paperwork

    • Joshua Ayala, business executive and nominee for this district in 2024 [40] [41]

    District 12

    2026 Arizona's 12th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Mitzi Epstein
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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. [42]

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

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Marcus Johnson [44]

    District 13

    2026 Arizona's 13th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    J.D. Mesnard
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Julie Willoughby (R)$144,277.68$11,666.61$132,611.07
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Kristie O'Brien, lawyer [46]

    District 14

    2026 Arizona's 14th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Warren Petersen
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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. [47]

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

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Mylie Biggs, political scientist and daughter of U.S. representative Andy Biggs [48]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Mylie Biggs (R)$2,038.81$1,412.71$5,910.67
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Stephanie Walsh, engineer [49]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Stephanie Walsh (D)$1,365.00$1,652.65$709.65
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 15

    2026 Arizona's 15th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Jake Hoffman
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Democratic primary

    Filed paperwork

    District 16

    2026 Arizona's 16th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee T.J. Shope (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    T.J. Shope
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    T.J. Shope (R)$143,819.06$29,160.04$114,659.02
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Elaine Aldrete (D)$720.00$221.97$498.03
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 17

    2026 Arizona's 17th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Vince Leach
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Withdrawn

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Chris King (R)$39,126.77$9,456.01$29,584.58
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Filed paperwork

    District 18

    2026 Arizona's 18th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Priya Sundareshan
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Filed paperwork

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Douglas Everett, retired engineer [64]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Douglas Everett (R)$1,150.00$0.00$1,250.00
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 19

    2026 Arizona's 19th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    David Gowan
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Gail Griffin (R)$84,400.00$14,382.89$69,736.11
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Ryan Slawson, small business owner [67]

    District 20

    2026 Arizona's 20th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Sally Ann Gonzales
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Alma Hernandez (D)$33,645.72$22,257.44$22,526.56
    Rocque Perez (D)$721.22$8.72$576.28
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 21

    2026 Arizona's 21st legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Rosanna Gabaldón (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Rosanna Gabaldón
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Rosanna Gabaldón (D)$19,719.00$18,053.26$15,994.85
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Esteban Flores, public servant [71]

    District 22

    2026 Arizona's 22nd legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
      Eva Diaz by Gage Skidmore.jpg
    Nominee Eva Diaz (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Eva Diaz
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    District 23

    2026 Arizona's 23rd legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
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    Nominee Brian Fernandez (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Brian Fernandez
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Republican primary

    Declared

    • Michelle Altherr, veteran and nominee for this district in 2024 [74]

    Filed paperwork

    • Melissa Wallace

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Michelle Altherr (R)$6,216.00$6,419.99$124.31
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 24

    2026 Arizona's 24th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Analise Ortiz
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Filed paperwork

    • Mario Garcia, candidate for this district in 2024 [76]

    Republican primary

    Filed paperwork

    • Frank Steele, chairman of the Legislative District 24 Republican Party [77] [78]

    District 25

    2026 Arizona's 25th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
      Tim Dunn by Gage Skidmore.jpg
    Nominee Tim Dunn (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Tim Dunn
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Laura Huber, mental health counselor [80]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Laura Huber (D)$2,243.39$781.28$978.26
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 26

    2026 Arizona's 26th legislative district Senate election
    Flag of Arizona.svg
      2024
    2028 
      Flavio Bravo by Gage Skidmore.jpg
    Nominee Flavio Bravo (presumptive)TBD
    Party Democratic Republican

    State Senator before election

    Flavio Bravo
    Democratic

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Republican primary

    Filed paperwork

    District 27

    2026 Arizona's 27th legislative district Senate election
    Flag of Arizona.svg
      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Kevin Payne
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Filed paperwork

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    Filed paperwork

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Kyle Clayton (D)$1,000.00$57.72$942.28
    Jon Crow (D)$756.12$722.91$16.96
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 28

    2026 Arizona's 28th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
      Frank Carroll by Gage Skidmore.jpg
    Nominee Frank Carroll (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Frank Carroll
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Declared

    Democratic primary

    Filed paperwork

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Michael Braun (D)$295.00$169.97$221.14
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 29

    2026 Arizona's 29th legislative district Senate election
    Flag of Arizona.svg
      2024
    2028 
      Janae Shamp by Gage Skidmore.jpg
    Nominee Janae Shamp (presumptive)TBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Janae Shamp
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Janae Shamp (R)$35,452.99$22,539.67$147,183.44
    Source:See the Money [9]

    Democratic primary

    Declared

    • Eric Stafford, community organizer and nominee for this district in 2024 [91]

    Fundraising

    Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
    CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
    Eric Stafford (D)$375.61$757.25$453.36
    Source:See the Money [9]

    District 30

    2026 Arizona's 30th legislative district Senate election
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      2024
    2028 
     
    NomineeTBDTBD
    Party Republican Democratic

    State Senator before election

    Hildy Angius
    Republican

    Elected State Senator

    TBD

    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 has opted to retire.

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

    Republican primary

    Democratic primary

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