Control of the Arizona Senate is up for grabs. Here's who's running
ARIZONA ELECTION 2024
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Control of all 90 seats in the Arizona Legislature is up for grabs this fall.
Republicans control the state Senate by a 16-14 margin, but Democrats say they have their best shot in more than a half-century to take control of the Legislature. It's a familiar refrain — they tried in 2018. Then again in 2020. And yet again in 2022.
But enthusiasm for the presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the turbo boost of the abortion access ballot measure and the added bonus of a blue governor give Democrats fresh hope. Not to mention cash — lots and lots of cash.
But there are hurdles on the path to flipping the Legislature from decades of GOP majorities. Among them is a sizable voter registration advantage for Republicans and the prospect of higher voter turnout, given Donald Trump is again on the ballot — although that might help both parties.
The votes of independent voters, whose current registration number of 1.4 million is nearly as high as Republicans' total, will be a critical factor in the election.
Voters in July whittled down their party's nominees — each district will now elect its senator.
Here's who's in the running for a state Senate seat.
Districts to watch
District 2 | District 4 | District 8 | District 9 | District 13 | District 16 | District 17 |
Where the West will be won: Key districts will shape control of the Arizona Legislature
District 2
District profile
Location: North Phoenix
Competitiveness: Highly competitive
Key election vote spread: Republican +3.8%
Latest coverage
1864 abortion ban: District 2 GOP incumbent joins one GOP colleague, Democrats to pass repeal
Candidates
Shawnna Bolick, incumbent
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $164,386.16
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 2 GOP primary: Won
2022 - Secretary of State GOP primary: Lost
2020 - House District 20 GOP primary: Second; House District 20 general: Second
2018 - House District 20 GOP primary: Second; House District 20 general: Second
Party: Democratic
Cash balance: $327,518.37
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 2 Democratic primary: Unopposed
2022 - House District 2 Democratic primary: Unopposed; House District 2 general: First
2020 - House District 20 Democratic primary: Unopposed; House District 20 general: First
Party: Green
District 4
District profile
Location: North Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Highly competitive
Key election vote spread: Republican +3.42%
Candidates
Christine Marsh, incumbent
Party: Democratic
Cash balance: $256,719.13
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 4 Democratic primary: Unopposed
2022 - Senate District 4 Democratic primary: Unopposed; Senate District 2 general: Won
2020 - Senate District 28 Democratic primary: Unopposed; Senate District 28 general: Won
2018 - Senate District 28 Democratic primary: Unopposed; Senate District 28 general: Lost
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $118,834.60
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 4 GOP primary: Won
2022 - Scottsdale Unified Governing Board at-large: Second
District 8
District profile
Location: Tempe, Scottsdale
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +27.46%
Candidates
Party: Democratic
Cash balance: $15,356.29
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 8 Democratic primary: Won
2022 - Arizona Corporation Commission Democratic primary: Second; Arizona Corporation Commission general: Lost
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $47,369.44
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 8 GOP primary: Unopposed
2022 - Senate District 8 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 8 general: Lost
District 9
District profile
Location: Mesa
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Highly competitive
Key election vote spread: Democratic +2.6%
Candidates
Abortion policy: How a District 9 Democrat sparked national conversation about abortion
Eva Burch, incumbent
Party: Democratic
Cash balance: $130,081.07
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 9 Democratic primary: Unopposed
2022 - Senate District 9 Democratic primary: Unopposed; Senate District 9 general: Won
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $29,931.26
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 9 GOP primary: Won
2022 - Senate District 9 GOP primary: Won; Senate District 9 general: Lost
District 13
District profile
Location: Chandler, Gilbert
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Highly competitive
Key election vote spread: Republican +1.56%
Candidates
J.D. Mesnard, incumbent
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $131,133.19
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 13 GOP primary: Unopposed
2022 - Senate District 13 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 13 general: Won
2020 - Senate District 17 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 17 general: Won
2018 - Senate District 17 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 17 general: Won
Party: Democratic
Cash balance: $48,224.20
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 13 Democratic primary: Unopposed
District 16
District profile
Location: Southwest Valley, Casa Grande, Tucson
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Highly competitive
Key election vote spread: Republican +3.62%
Latest coverage
1864 abortion ban: District 16 GOP incumbent joins one GOP colleague, Democrats to pass repeal
Candidates
T.J. Shope, incumbent
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $110,321.93
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 16 GOP primary: Won
2022 - Senate District 16 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 16 general: Won
2020 - Senate District 8 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 17 general: Won
2018 - House District 8 GOP primary: First; House District 8 general: Second
Stacey Seaman
Party: Democrat
Cash balance: $39,579.67
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 16 Democratic primary: Unopposed
District 17
District profile
Location: Marana, Oro Valley, Rillito
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +8.34%
Latest coverage
Comeback bid: Veteran Republican wins primary rematch after incumbent's row with police
Candidates
Party: Republican
Cash balance: $39,381.64
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 17 GOP primary: Won
2022 - Senate District 17 GOP primary: Lost
2020 - Senate District 11 GOP primary: Unopposed; Senate District 11 general: Won
2018 - House District 11 GOP primary: First; House District 11 general: Second
Party: Democrat
Cash balance: $147,115.39
Previous elections
2024 - Senate District 17 Democratic primary: Won
Safe districts
District 1 | District 3 | District 5 | District 6 | District 7 | District 10 | District 11 | District 12 | District 14 | District 15 | District 18 | District 19 | District 20 | District 21 | District 22 | District 23 | District 24 | District 25 | District 26 | District 27 | District 28 | District 29 | District 30
District 1
District profile
Location: Prescott, Chino Valley, Sedona
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: R +27.78%
Candidates
Republican: Mark Finchem
Democrat: Mike Fogel
District 3
District profile
Location: Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Anthem
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +25.64%
Candidate
Republican: John Kavanagh, incumbent
District 5
District profile
Location: Central Phoenix
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +38.1%
Candidates
Democrat: Lela Alston, incumbent
Republican: Joshua Ortega
District 6
District profile
Location: Page, Flagstaff, St. Johns, Whiteriver, San Carlos
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +34.82%
Candidate
Democrat: Theresa Hatathlie, incumbent
District 7
District profile
Location: Flagstaff, Payson, Show Low, Snowflake, Globe
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +21.43%
Latest coverage
Stolen valor? Incumbent Republican backs candidates accused of exaggerating military service
Candidates
Republican: Wendy Rogers, incumbent
Democrat: Haley Creighton
District 10
District profile
Location: Mesa
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +22.7%
Candidates
Republican: David Farnsworth, incumbent
Democrat: Robert Doyle
District 11
District profile
Location: South Phoenix, Laveen
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +53.9%
Candidates
Democrat: Catherine Miranda, incumbent
Republican: Joshua Ayala
District 12
District profile
Location: Tempe, Chandler
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +14.7%
Candidates
Democrat: Denise "Mitzi" Epstein, incumbent
Republican: Cara Vicini
District 14
District profile
Location: Gilbert
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +17.94%
Candidates
Republican: Warren Petersen, incumbent
Democrat: Elizabeth Brown
District 15
District profile
Location: Queen Creek, San Tan Valley
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +27.42%
Candidates
Republican: Jake Hoffman, incumbent
Democrat: Alan Smith
District 18
District profile
Location: Tucson
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +20.4%
Candidate
Democrat: Priya Sundareshan, incumbent
District 19
District profile
Location: Sierra Vista, Wilcox, Benson, Vail
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +22.18%
Candidates
Republican: David Gowan, incumbent
Democrat: Bob Karp
District 20
District profile
Location: Tucson
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +53.26%
Candidate
Democrat: Sally Ann Gonzales, incumbent
District 21
District profile
Location: Tucson, Nogales
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +30.51%
Candidate
Democrat: Rosanna Gabaldon, incumbent
District 22
District profile
Location: Avondale, Tolleson, Glendale
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +37.36%
Candidates
Democrat: Eva Diaz, incumbent
Republican: Steve Robinson
District 23
District profile
Location: Yuma, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Tucson
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +16.89%
Candidates
Democrat: Brian Fernandez, incumbent
Republican: Michelle Altherr
District 24
District profile
Location: Glendale, Phoenix
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +33.54%
Latest coverage
'Shame, shame': District 24 Democrat doesn't face punishment after ethics hearing on disorderly behavior
'I know you from TikTok': How a District 24 lawmaker is using social media to engage voters
Candidate
Democrat: Analise Ortiz
District 25
District profile
Location: Yuma, Surprise, Buckeye
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +25.7%
Latest coverage
1864 abortion ban: District 25 Republican joins two House GOP colleagues, Democrats to pass repeal
Candidate
Republican: Tim Dunn
District 26
District profile
Location: West Phoenix
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Democratic +33.54%
Candidates
Democrat: Flavio Bravo, incumbent
Republican: Victor "Vic" Harris
District 27
District profile
Location: Peoria
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +8.94%
Latest coverage
Magic mushrooms: District 27 Republican champions psilocybin mushroom research
Candidate
Republican: Kevin Payne
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District 28
District profile
Location: Sun City, New River, Peoria, Surprise
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +24.97%
Candidate
Republican: Frank Carroll, incumbent
District 29
District profile
Location: Surprise, Morristown, Wittmann, Goodyear, Peoria
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +13.3%
Candidates
Republican: Janae Shamp, incumbent
District 30
District profile
Location: Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Wickenburg
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission competitiveness ranking: Outside of Competitive Range
Key election vote spread: Republican +48.74%
Candidates
Republican: Hildy Angius
Democrat: J’aime Morgaine
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