Make Your Vote Count
AHPA Endorsements
Make your vote count and go out and vote in the primary elections next Tuesday, August 28th.Ā The Arizona Highway Patrol Association has endorsed numerous candidates running for the Arizona Legislature, U.S. Congress and local offices that have shown to be strong supporters of public safety.Ā In many Congressional and Legislative districts throughout Arizona the primary will determine who your next elected official will be due to many districts being considered āsafeā Republican or Democratic districts.Ā This means that Tuesdayās election may be your only chance to make your vote count!Ā Below is a list of all the candidates that have been endorsed by the AHPA along with specific information about the district and whether the election will be determined in the primary election Tuesday, August 28th.Ā We have only listed the districts in which the AHPA has made an endorsement.Ā AHPA has not made endorsements in all races to ensure that only candidates that truly deserve our endorsement receive it.Ā Remember, if you have not already voted, please make your vote count and vote Tuesday, August 28th.Ā This may be your only chance to make a difference in the outcome of the election in your district.Ā And remember, if you are an independent, look at the AHPA endorsements and request a Republican or Democratic ballot that will allow you to vote for AHPA endorsed candidates.Ā To find your polling place go to https://voter.azsos.gov/.Ā To find out your Congressional and Legislative districts go to http://2001.azredistricting.org/.
Regardless of political affiliation, candidates were vetted carefully and many have a long relationship with AHPA. Ā AHPA does not consider endorsing any candidate without first making sure that candidate will hold true to their words when it comes to our issues. Ā AHPA has and will continue to hold any candidate receiving our endorsement accountable. Ā Those that have and continue to support us deserve our same consideration.
AHPA Endorsements
U.S. Senate
Richard Carmona (Democrat) ā Unopposed in the primary, race will be determined in the general election.
U.S. Congress
3rd Congressional District ā District includes Santa Cruz County, western Pima County (1/3 of Tucson), small portion of southwest Pinal County, southern part of Yuma County (3/4 of the City of Yuma) and southwest Maricopa County (all of Avondale and parts of Buckeye, Goodyear and Phoenix).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and the race will most likely be determined in the primary election.
Amanda Aguirre (Democrat)
5th Congressional District ā Located entirely in Maricopa County and includes substantial parts of the East Valley (all of Gilbert and Sun Lakes and the eastern parts of Chandler and Mesa).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary election.
Matt Salmon (Republican)
9th Congressional District ā Located entirely in Maricopa county and includes Tempe, the western parts of Chandler and Mesa, small southern part of Scottsdale and parts of central, north and east Phoenix.Ā It is considered the most contested and competitive district in Arizona and both the primary and general election will determine who will represent this district.
Kyrsten Sinema (Democrat)
Arizona Legislature
District 1 ā Located in north-central Arizona and includes most of Yavapai County (Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley) and parts of northern Maricopa County (Anthem, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree and portions of Phoenix).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Steve Pierce (Republican) – unopposed
House of Representatives
Karen Fann (Republican)
Andy Tobin (Republican)
District 2 ā Located in southern Arizona and includes all of Santa Cruz County and parts of Pima County (southeastern Tucson, Green Valley, Saharita and South Tucson).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Linda Lopez (Democrat) ā unopposed
District 3 ā Located entirely in Pima County and includes parts of Tucson, Drexel Heights, Tucson Estates and Valencia West.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Olivia Cajero Bedford (Democrat)
District 4 ā Located in southwestern Arizona and includes the southern portion of Yuma County (parts of the City of Yuma, San Luis and Somerton, the southwest portion of Maricopa County (Goodyear, Buckeye and Gila Bend), the western portion of Pima County (Tohono Oāodham nation) and a small portion of southwestern Pinal County.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Lynne Pancrazi (Democrat) – unopposed
District 5 ā Located in northwestern Arizona and includes La Paz and Mohave Counties (not including the Hualapai and Kaibab-Paiute Reservations and does include the Fort Mohave Reservation and the Colorado River Indian Communities).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
House of Representatives
Doris Goodale (Republican)
District 6 ā Located in areas of northern and eastern Arizona and includes most of Coconino County south and west of the Navajo Nation Reservation (Flagstaff), northeastern Yavapai County (Cottonwood, Verde Village and Camp Verde) and parts of Navajo and Gila Counties (Payson).Ā It is a competitive district and will be determined in the general election.
State Senate
Tom Chabin (Democrat) unopposed in the primary
District 7 ā This district was created specifically as a Native American district and includes the Navajo Nation, Hopi, Havasupai, Hualapai, Kaibab-Paiute, San Carlos Apache, White Mountain Apache and Zuni Reservations.Ā It also includes the communities of Show Low, Winslow, St. Johns, Springerville, Eagar and Pinetop-Lakeside.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Jack Jackson, Jr. (Democrat) unopposed
District 11 ā Located in northern Pima County (Oro Valley and Marana) and southern and eastern Pinal County (Maricopa, Saddlebrooke, Ak-Chin village and portions of Casa Grande and Arizona City).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Al Melvin (Republican) unopposed in the primary
District 12 ā Located in eastern Maricopa County (Gilbert and Queen Creek) and northwestern Pinal County.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Andy Biggs (Republican) unopposed
House of Representatives
Eddie Farnsworth (Republican)
District 13 ā Located in southwestern Arizona and includes the northern part of Yuma County (portions of the City of Yuma) and the northwestern part of Maricopa County (Wickenburg and parts of Buckeye and Goodyear).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Don Shooter (Republican) unopposed
House of Representatives
Russ Jones (Republican)
Steve Montenegro (Republican)
District 14 ā Located in southeastern Arizona and includes all of Cochise and Greenlee Counties, most of Graham County and the eastern portion of Pima county.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
House of Representatives
David Gowan (Republican) unopposed in the primary
David Stevens (Republican) unopposed in the primary
District 15 ā Located in Maricopa County and includes the northern portion of Phoenix.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
House of Representatives
Heather Carter (Republican)
District 16 ā Located in eastern Maricopa County (parts of Mesa and San Tan Valley) and northwestern Pinal County (Apache Junction and Gold Canyon).Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Rich Crandall (Republican)
District 18 ā Located entirely in Maricopa County and includes parts of Phoenix (Ahwatukee), Chandler, Tempe and Mesa.Ā It is considered the most competitive Legislative district in Arizona and will be determined in the general election.
State Senate
John McComish (Republican) unopposed in the primary
House of Representatives
Jeff Dial (Republican) unopposed in the primary
Bob Robson (Republican) unopposed in the primary
District 19 ā Located entirely in Maricopa County and includes Avondale, Tolleson and portions of southwest Phoenix.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Anna Tovar (Democrat) unopposed
District 22 ā Located in northern Maricopa County and includes Sun City West and portions of Surprise, Peoria and Glendale.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
House of Representatives
Jeanette Dubreil (Republican)
Phil Lovas (Republican)
District 24 ā Located entirely within Maricopa County and includes central Phoenix and south Scottsdale.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democrat district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Ken Cheuvront (Democrat)
House of Representatives
Lela Alston (Democrat)
Chad Campbell (Democrat)
District 25 ā Located entirely within Maricopa County and includes most of Mesa.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Republican district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
House of Representatives
Justin Pierce (Republican) unopposed in the primary
District 26 ā Located entirely within Maricopa County and includes parts of Tempe and Mesa and a small portion of Phoenix.Ā This district leans Democrat but is considered competitive and will be determined in the general election.
State Senate
Jerry Lewis (Republican) unopposed in primary
District 27 ā Located entirely in Maricopa County and includes south Phoenix, Guadalupe and portions of the Gila River Indian Community.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will most likely be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Leah Landrum Taylor (Democrat)
District 28 ā Located entirely within Maricopa County and includes Paradise Valley and parts of Phoenix.Ā The district leans Republican and will be determined in the general election.
State Senate
Adam Driggs (Republican) unopposed in primary
House of Representatives
Eric Meyer (Democrat) unopposed in the primary
Amanda Reeve (Republican) unopposed in the primary
District 30 ā Located on the west side of Phoenix.Ā It is considered a āsafeā Democratic district and will be determined in the primary.
State Senate
Robert Meza (Democrat)
House of Representatives
Debbie McCune Davis (Democrat)
Mike Snitz (Democrat)
Maricopa County Attorney
Bill Montgomery (Republican) unopposed in primary
Mayor of Glendale ā nonpartisan elections
Jerry Weiers
