Arizona's 1st congressional district

Last updated

Arizona's 1st congressional district
Arizona's 1st congressional district (since 2023).svg
Arizona's 1st congressional district
Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
Representative
Area1,426 sq mi (3,690 km2)
Distribution
  • 91.5% urban
  • 8.4% rural
Population (2023)804,256 [1]
Median household
income
$92,840 [2]
Ethnicity
Cook PVI R+2 [3]

Arizona's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona, covering northeastern Maricopa County. Before 2023, geographically, it was the eleventh-largest congressional district in the country and included much of the state outside the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. From 2013 through 2022, it also included the Navajo Nation, the Hopi reservation, and the Gila River Indian Community, with 25% of the population being Native American. At that time, the district had more Native Americans than any other congressional district in the United States. [4] In the 2022 elections, David Schweikert was elected in the redefined district. It was one of 18 districts that would have voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election had they existed in their current configuration while being won or held by a Republican in 2022.

Contents

The new 1st district (as of 2023) includes northeast Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Fountain Hills. It is majority-white and is the wealthiest congressional district in Arizona.

History

When Arizona was first divided into congressional districts as a result of the 1950 census, the 1st district comprised all of Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, while the rest of the state was in the 2nd district. In a mid-decade redistricting resulting from Wesberry v. Sanders in 1967, the 1st was cut back to eastern Phoenix and most of what became the East Valley.

Over the years, the 1st's share of Phoenix was gradually reduced due to the area's explosive growth in the second half of the 20th century. However, it remained based in the East Valley until Arizona picked up two seats in the 2000 U.S. census. The old 1st essentially became the 6th district, while a new 1st district was created to serve most of the state outside of Phoenix and Tucson.

After the 2012 redistricting, the Hopi reservation was drawn into the 1st district; it had previously been included within the 2nd district. Also included were some northern suburbs of Tucson that had been in the 8th, as well as a tiny section of Phoenix itself near the Gila River Indian Community. Meanwhile, heavily Republican Prescott, the old 1st's largest city, and much of surrounding Yavapai County were drawn into the new, heavily Republican 4th district. The district was now considered to be significantly more competitive for Democrats, who held the seat without interruption for a decade.

In the 2022 redistricting, this district essentially became the 2nd district, while the 1st was redrawn to cover most of the territory in the 6th district. [5] It now covers Northeastern Maricopa County, east of I-17 and north of Az-202 along the Salt River. It includes the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. [6] [7] That district, in turn, had been the 4th district from 1973 to 2003, and then the 3rd district from 2003 to 2013.

2012–2021 areas covered

From 2012 to 2021, the district covered the entirety of the following counties:

The district covered the majority of:

Small portions of the following counties were also covered:

2023–2031 areas covered

#CountySeatPopulation
13 Maricopa Phoenix 4,585,871

Cities of 10,000 people or more

2,500 – 10,000 people

Voting

Election results from statewide races
YearOfficeResults
1996 President Dole 46 – 45 – 7%
2000 President Bush 51 – 44%
2004 President Bush 54 – 46%
2008 President McCain 54 – 44%
2012 President Romney 50 – 48%
2016 President Trump 48 – 47%
Senate McCain 48.4 – 45.3%
2018 Governor Ducey 54.3 – 43.1%
Attorney General Brnovich 51.7 – 48.3%
Senate Sinema 50.6 – 46.4%
2020 President Biden 50 – 48%
Senate (Spec.) Kelly 52.1 – 47.9%
2022 Governor Hobbs 52 - 48%
Attorney General Mayes 49.94 – 49.93%
Senate Kelly 52.5 - 45.9%

List of members representing the district

Arizona gained a second congressional seat after the 1940 census. It used a general ticket to elect its representatives until the 1948 elections, when candidates ran from each of the districts.

MemberPartyTermCong
ress
Electoral historyGeographical area [8] [9] [10]
District created January 3, 1949
John Murdock.jpg
John R. Murdock
(Tempe)
Democratic January 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1953
81st
82nd
Redistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Lost re-election.
1949–1967:
Maricopa County: Metro Phoenix
JohnRhodes.jpg
John J. Rhodes Jr.
(Mesa)
Republican January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1983
83rd
84th
85th
86th
87th
88th
89th
90th
91st
92nd
93rd
94th
95th
96th
97th
Elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966
Re-elected in 1968
Re-elected in 1970
Re-elected in 1972
Re-elected in 1974
Re-elected in 1976
Re-elected in 1978
Re-elected in 1980
Retired.
1967–1983:
Part of Maricopa County: Metro Phoenix
John McCain 1983.jpg
John McCain
(Tempe)
Republican January 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1987
98th
99th
Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
1983–2003:
Part of Maricopa County: Parts of Metro Phoenix (East Valley)
Rhodes III AZ-1.png
John J. Rhodes III
(Mesa)
Republican January 3, 1987 –
January 3, 1993
100th
101st
102nd
Elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Lost re-election.
Sam Coppersmith.jpg
Sam Coppersmith
(Phoenix)
Democratic January 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1995
103rd Elected in 1992.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Congressional Portrait of Matt Salmon.jpg
Matt Salmon
(Mesa)
Republican January 3, 1995 –
January 3, 2001
104th
105th
106th
Elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Retired to run for Governor of Arizona.
Jeff Flake.jpg
Jeff Flake
(Mesa)
Republican January 3, 2001 –
January 3, 2003
107th Elected in 2000.
Redistricted to the 6th district .
Rick Renzi, official 109th Congress photo.jpg
Rick Renzi
(Flagstaff)
Republican January 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2009
108th
109th
110th
Elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Retired.
2003–2013:
United States House of Representatives, Arizona District 1 map.png
North and East Arizona: Apache County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Yavapai County, and parts of Coconino County, Navajo County, and Pinal County
Ann Kirkpatrick.jpg
Ann Kirkpatrick
(Flagstaff)
Democratic January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2011
111th Elected in 2008.
Lost re-election.
Paul Gosar Official Portrait c. 2012.jpg
Paul Gosar
(Flagstaff)
Republican January 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2013
112th Elected in 2010.
Redistricted to the 4th district .
Ann Kirkpatrick.jpg
Ann Kirkpatrick
(Flagstaff)
Democratic January 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2017
113th
114th
Elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
2013–2023:
Arizona US Congressional District 1 (since 2013).tif
Apache County, and parts of Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Maricopa County part Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County
Tom O'Halleran official portrait.jpg
Tom O'Halleran
(Sedona)
Democratic January 3, 2017 –
January 3, 2023
115th
116th
117th
Elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the 2nd district and lost re-election.
David Schweikert official portrait 116th Congress.jpg
David Schweikert
(Fountain Hills)
Republican January 3, 2023 –
present
118th Redistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.
2023–present:
Arizona's 1st congressional district in Phoenix (since 2023).svg
Northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and Fountain Hills

Recent election results

2002

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2002
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rick Renzi 85,967 49.2%
Democratic George Cordova79,73045.6%
Libertarian Edwin Porr8,9905.2%
Majority6,2373.6%
Total votes174,687 100.0
Republican hold

2004

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2004
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rick Renzi (Incumbent) 148,315 58.5%
Democratic Paul Babbitt91,77636.2%
Libertarian John Crockett13,2605.2%
Majority56,53922.3%
Total votes253,351 100.0
Republican hold

2006

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rick Renzi (Incumbent) 105,646 53.2%
Democratic Ellen Simon88,69144.7%
Libertarian David Schlosser4,2052.1%
Majority16,9558.5%
Total votes198,542 100.0
Republican hold

2008

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ann Kirkpatrick 155,791 57.5%
Republican Sydney Ann Hay109,92440.5%
Independent Brent Maupin4,1241.5%
Libertarian Thane Eichenauer1,3160.5%
Majority45,86716.9%
Total votes271,155 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

2010

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Paul Gosar 112,816 49.7%
Democratic Ann Kirkpatrick (Incumbent)99,23343.7%
Libertarian Nicole Patti14,8696.6%
Majority13,5836.0%
Total votes226,918 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

2012

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2012
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ann Kirkpatrick 122,774 48.8%
Republican Jonathan Paton113,59445.2%
Libertarian Kim Allen15,2276.0%
Majority9,1803.7%
Total votes251,595 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

2014

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ann Kirkpatrick (Incumbent) 97,391 52.6% +3.8%
Republican Andy Tobin87,72347.4%+2.3%
Majority9,5685.2%+1.6%
Total votes185,114 100.0
Democratic hold

2016

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Tom O'Halleran 142,219 50.7%
Republican Paul Babeu 121,74543.3%
Green Ray Parrish16,7466.0%
Majority20,4747.4%
Total votes280,710 100.0
Democratic hold

2018

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2018
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Tom O'Halleran (Incumbent) 143,240 53.8%
Republican Wendy Rogers122,78446.2%
Majority20,4567.6%
Total votes266,024 100.0
Democratic hold

2020

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2020
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Tom O'Halleran (Incumbent) 188,469 51.6% −2.2
Republican Tiffany Shedd176,70948.4%+2.2
Total votes365,178 100.0
Democratic hold

2022

Arizona's 1st Congressional District House Election, 2022 [11]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican David Schweikert (Incumbent) 182,336 50.44%
Democratic Jevin Hodge179,14149.56%
Total votes361,477 100%
Republican hold

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maricopa County, Arizona</span> County in Arizona, United States

Maricopa County is a county in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census the population was 4,420,568, or about 62% of the state's total, making it the fourth-most populous county in the United States and the most populous county in Arizona, and making Arizona one of the nation's most centralized states. The county seat is Phoenix, the state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yavapai County, Arizona</span> County in Arizona, United States

Yavapai County is a county near the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 236,209, making it the fourth-most populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Prescott.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rio Verde, Arizona</span> CDP in Maricopa County, Arizona

Rio Verde is a master-planned community just east of Scottsdale, in Arizona. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located in the far, far northeast area of the whole Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The population was 2,210 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,811 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phoenix metropolitan area</span> Metropolitan statistical area in Arizona, US

The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, the Salt River Valley, metro Phoenix, or The Valley, is the largest metropolitan statistical area in the Southwestern United States, with its largest principal city being the city of Phoenix. It includes much of central Arizona. The United States Office of Management and Budget designates the area as the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), defining it as Maricopa and Pinal counties. It anchors the Arizona Sun Corridor megaregion along with the second-most populous metropolitan area in the state, the Tucson metropolitan area. The gross domestic product of the Phoenix metropolitan area was $362 billion in 2022, 14th highest amongst metro areas in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Jersey's 1st congressional district</span> U.S. House district for New Jersey

New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The district, which includes Camden and South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, has been represented by Democrat Donald Norcross since November 2014. It is among the most reliably Democratic districts in New Jersey, as it is mainly made up of Democratic-dominated Camden County.

Arizona's 8th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It includes many of the suburbs north and west of Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona. The district includes several high-income retirement communities, including Sun City West.

Arizona's 7th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The district stretches along the Mexico–United States border and includes the western third of Tucson, parts of Yuma and Nogales, as well as Avondale and Tolleson in Metro Phoenix. It is currently represented by Democrat Raúl Grijalva.

Arizona's 6th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and encompasses all of Greenlee County, most of Cochise County, and parts of Pima County, Pinal County and Graham County. Most of its population resides in suburbs of Tucson, including Oro Valley, Marana, Green Valley, and Vail. The district is currently represented by Republican Juan Ciscomani. It was one of 18 districts that would have voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election had they existed in their current configuration while being won or held by a Republican in 2022.

Arizona's 5th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona, currently represented by Republican Andy Biggs.

Arizona's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is represented by Democrat Greg Stanton as of the 2022 election. The district is located entirely within Maricopa County.

Arizona's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district that includes most of southern, western, and downtown Phoenix, along with a southern portion of Glendale. It is currently represented by Democrat Ruben Gallego.

Arizona's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The district is in the north eastern part of the state and includes Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Yavapai counties in their entirety and portions of Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, and Pinal counties. The largest city in the district is Flagstaff.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oregon's 3rd congressional district</span> U.S. House district for Oregon

Oregon's 3rd congressional district covers most of Multnomah County, including Gresham, Troutdale, and most of Portland east of the Willamette River. It also includes the northeastern part of Clackamas County and all of Hood River County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Carolina's 2nd congressional district</span> U.S. House district for North Carolina

North Carolina's 2nd congressional district is located in the central part of the state. The district contains most of Wake County. Prior to court-mandated redistricting in 2019, it also included northern Johnston County, southern Nash County, far western Wilson County, and all of Franklin and Harnett counties. The 2nd district has been represented by Democratic Rep. Deborah Ross since 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district</span> U.S. House district for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district is located in the southwestern part of the state and includes all of Fayette County, Greene County, and Washington County, and most of Indiana, Westmoreland, and Somerset counties. It is represented by Republican Guy Reschenthaler.

Arizona's 9th congressional district was created as a result of the 2010 census. The first candidates ran in the 2012 House elections, and the first representative was seated for the 113th Congress in 2013. Formerly located in the Phoenix area, the 9th district has been in western Arizona since 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona</span>

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts, including the newly created 9th district following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with other federal and state elections, including a quadrennial presidential election, and a U.S. Senate election. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona</span>

The 2002 congressional elections in Arizona were elections for Arizona's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 5, 2002. Arizona has eight seats, as apportioned during the 2000 United States census and thus gaining two since the previous election. Democrats and Republicans each gained a seat as result, with Republicans having six seats and Democrats having two seats.

References

General
  1. Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District". www.census.gov.
  2. Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District". www.census.gov.
  3. "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. July 12, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. "Can Navajo Nation help rescue endangered Dem Congresswoman?". ABC News. October 8, 2010.
  5. Estrada, Melissa (February 2, 2022). "Here are the candidates running in Arizona's new 1st Congressional District". Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022.
  6. Arizona Congressional Districts: Approved Official Map Congressional District: 1 (Map). January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022.
  7. "Who's who in Arizona's 2022 US Congressional races". 12 News (KPNX-TV). June 8, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022.
  8. Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts, 1789–1983. New York: Macmillan Publishing.
  9. Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress, 1789–1989. New York: Macmillan Publishing.
  10. Congressional Directory: Browse 105th Congress Archived February 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  11. "State of Arizona Official Canvass: 2022 General Election - Nov 08, 2022" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. December 5, 2022.
Specific

34°58′16″N110°43′33″W / 34.97111°N 110.72583°W / 34.97111; -110.72583