2026 Arizona Senate election

See also: 2026 United States state legislative elections and 2026 Arizona elections
2026 Arizona Senate election
November 3, 2026
All 30 seats of the Arizona Senate
16 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Janae Shamp Priya Sundareshan
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 13, 2026 January 13, 2025
Leader's seat 29th–Surprise 18th–Tucson
Last election 17 seats, 53.40% 13 seats, 46.33%
Current seats 17 13
Seats needed 3
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.

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.

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[1] Tossup January 22, 2026

Overview

Party Candidates Votes Seats
No. % Before After +/–
Republican
Democratic
Green
Independent
Total

Retiring incumbents

Republicans

Democrats

Summary of results by district

† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

District 2024 Pres.[7] Incumbent Party Elected Senator Outcome
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
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Mark Finchem
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 1st legislative district

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

Filed paperwork

  • Jess Thompson[9]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Mark Finchem (R) $139,675.00 $113,823.26 $37,467.39
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Christine Dargon, psychologist, educator, and wellness entrepreneur[11]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Christine Dargon (D) $2,050.00 $0.00 $2,150.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 2

2026 Arizona's 2nd legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Shawnna Bolick
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 2nd legislative district

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

Filed paperwork

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Timothy Ferrara (R) $2,920.00 $420.71 $2,920.00
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Amelia Gallitano (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Dan Toporek (D) $13,282.94 $10,649.54 $3,946.46
Source: See the Money[10]

District 3

2026 Arizona's 3rd legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

John Kavanagh
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 3rd legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
John Kavanagh (R) $91,535.61 $6,253.94 $175,293.20
Robert Wallace (R) $239.40 $0.00 $239.40
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jeff Fortney (D) $7,195.00 $3,490.88 $3,704.12
Source: See the Money[10]

District 4

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

Carine Werner
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 4th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Carine Werner (R) $304,437.96 $40,682.51 $272,939.27
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Aaron Lieberman (D) $101,585.00 $13,187.39 $88,397.61
Source: See the Money[10]

Independents and third-party candidates

Filed paperwork

  • Mark Wheeler (Arizona Independent)[22]

District 5

2026 Arizona's 5th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Lela Alston
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 5th legislative district

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[25]
  • Aten Morin Jr., communications strategist[26]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Christine Marsh (D) $39,844.09 $17,508.57 $22,335.52
Source: See the Money[10]

Independents and third-party candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jason LaForest (I) $800.00 $870.32 $897.77
Source: See the Money[10]

District 6

2026 Arizona's 6th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Theresa Hatathlie
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 6th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jamescita Peshlakai (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Myron Tsosie (D) $2,750.00 $0.00 $2,750.00
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Declared

  • Lloyd Johnson, maintenance manager[31]

Filed paperwork

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Lloyd Johnson (R) $985.00 $425.91 $1,142.68
Source: See the Money[10]

District 7

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

Wendy Rogers
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 7th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Wendy Rogers (R) $438,804.11 $238,865.46 $233,328.77
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

  • Mike Montiel, veteran and community organizer[34][35]

District 8

2026 Arizona's 8th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Lauren Kuby
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 8th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Lauren Kuby (D) $74,731.85 $9,910.90 $62,207.94
Deborah Nardozzi (D) $39,826.00 $13,390.06 $25,800.94
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Declared

  • Logan Walton, general manager of Empire Scottsdale[38]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Logan Walton (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 9

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

Kiana Sears
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 9th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Kiana Sears (D) $11,420.00 $3,142.17 $8,277.83
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Declared

  • Bridget Fitzgibbons, physician[40]

District 10

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

Dave Farnsworth
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 10th legislative district

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

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Dave Farnsworth (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Blair Moses (D) $2,679.05 $151.27 $2,463.73
Source: See the Money[10]

District 11

2026 Arizona's 11th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Catherine Miranda
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 11th legislative district

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

Filed paperwork

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Catherine Miranda (D) $18,750.00 $12,331.79 $36,671.11
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Joshua Ayala, business executive and nominee for this district in 2024[45][46]

District 12

2026 Arizona's 12th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Mitzi Epstein
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 12th legislative district

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.[47]

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

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Patty Contreras (D) $22,137.00 $7,403.16 $31,324.30
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Declared

Independents and third-party candidates

Declared

  • Anthony Ramirez, attorney (Arizona Independent)[50]

District 13

2026 Arizona's 13th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

J.D. Mesnard
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 13th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Julie Willoughby (R) $144,277.68 $11,666.61 $132,611.07
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Kristie O'Brien, lawyer[52]

District 14

2026 Arizona's 14th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Warren Petersen
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 14th legislative district

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.[53]

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[54]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Mylie Biggs (R) $7,313.38 $1,412.71 $11,811.34
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Stephanie Walsh, engineer[55]

Filed paperwork

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Kim Drogosz (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Stephanie Walsh (D) $1,365.00 $1,652.65 $709.65
Source: See the Money[10]

District 15

2026 Arizona's 15th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Jake Hoffman
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 15th legislative district

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
 
Nominee T.J. Shope (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

T.J. Shope
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 16th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
T.J. Shope (R) $143,819.06 $29,160.04 $114,659.02
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Elaine Aldrete (D) $720.00 $221.97 $498.03
Source: See the Money[10]

District 17

2026 Arizona's 17th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Vince Leach
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 17th legislative district

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

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Anthony Dunham (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Chris King (R) $39,126.77 $9,456.01 $29,584.58
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Edgar Soto (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 18

2026 Arizona's 18th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Priya Sundareshan
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 18th legislative district

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[70]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Douglas Everett (R) $1,150.00 $0.00 $1,250.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 19

2026 Arizona's 19th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

David Gowan
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 19th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Gail Griffin (R) $84,400.00 $14,382.89 $69,736.11
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Ryan Slawson, small business owner[73]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Ryan Slawson (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 20

2026 Arizona's 20th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Sally Ann Gonzales
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 20th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Alma Hernandez (D) $33,645.72 $22,257.44 $22,526.56
Rocque Perez (D) $746.22 $8.72 $1,152.56
Source: See the Money[10]

District 21

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

Rosanna Gabaldón
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 21st legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Rosanna Gabaldón (D) $19,719.00 $18,053.26 $15,994.85
Source: See the Money[10]

Republican primary

Declared

  • Esteban Flores, public servant[77]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Esteban Flores (R) $147.38 $0.00 $147.38
Source: See the Money[10]

District 22

2026 Arizona's 22nd legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee Eva Diaz (presumptive) TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Eva Diaz
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 22nd legislative district

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
 
Nominee Brian Fernandez (presumptive) TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Brian Fernandez
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 23rd legislative district

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[80]

Filed paperwork

  • Melissa Wallace

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Michelle Altherr (R) $6,216.00 $6,419.99 $124.31
Source: See the Money[10]

District 24

2026 Arizona's 24th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Analise Ortiz
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 24th legislative district

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[82]

Republican primary

Filed paperwork

  • Frank Steele, chairman of the Legislative District 24 Republican Party[83][84]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Frank Steele (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Source: See the Money[10]

District 25

2026 Arizona's 25th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee Tim Dunn (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Tim Dunn
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 25th legislative district

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[86]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Laura Huber (D) $2,243.39 $781.28 $978.26
Source: See the Money[10]

District 26

2026 Arizona's 26th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee Flavio Bravo (presumptive) TBD
Party Democratic Republican
State Senator before election

Flavio Bravo
Democratic

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 26th legislative district

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

Independents and third-party candidates

Filed paperwork

  • Antonio Barros (Green)[89]

District 27

2026 Arizona's 27th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Kevin Payne
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 27th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash 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[10]

District 28

2026 Arizona's 28th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee Frank Carroll (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Frank Carroll
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 28th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Michael Braun (D) $780.00 $243.97 $706.14
Source: See the Money[10]

District 29

2026 Arizona's 29th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee Janae Shamp (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Janae Shamp
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 29th legislative district

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
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Janae Shamp (R) $35,452.99 $22,539.67 $147,183.44
Source: See the Money[10]

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Eric Stafford, community organizer and nominee for this district in 2024[98]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of January 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Eric Stafford (D) $2,088.82 $1,524.13 $1,883.05
Source: See the Money[10]

District 30

2026 Arizona's 30th legislative district Senate election
 
Nominee TBD TBD
Party Republican Democratic
State Senator before election

Hildy Angius
Republican

Elected State Senator

TBD

See also: Arizona's 30th legislative district

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

  • Brian McMahan, retired fire chief[100]

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