2026 Arizona General Election · November 3, 2026
A Field Guide to Every Arizona Candidate on Your Ballot
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New Ballot Measures page covers all 8 statewide propositions
A new Ballot Measures page covers every statewide proposition on the November 3 general election ballot — Propositions 141, 142, 144, and 316 through 320 — with a plain-language summary of what each would do, the official legal title and text, and who’s publicly supporting or opposing it.
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New Debates page brings every 2026 debate into one schedule
A new Debates page lists every debate we’ve covered this cycle alongside the Citizens Clean Elections Commission’s full general-election calendar — upcoming and past, statewide, federal, and legislative — with a “View Online” link to the video wherever it lives.
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- Sine KerrLieutenant Governor60%RepublicanSep 14, 2026
- John GilesLieutenant Governor60%IndependentSep 14, 2026
- Jeff DialMaricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court55%RepublicanSep 14, 2026
- Sebastian "Seb" Maximiliano MattaMaricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court45%DemocraticSep 14, 2026
- Mike CeaseCorporation Commission40%GreenSep 14, 2026
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STATEWIDE · PRIMARY ELECTION · 4 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona Governor
The Governor of Arizona is the chief executive of the state, responsible for enforcing state laws, preparing the state budget, appointing state officials, and commanding the state militia. The Governor serves a four-year term.
★Incumbent
FEDERAL · PRIMARY ELECTION · 21 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona U.S. House of Representatives – District 1
Arizona's 1st Congressional District elects a member to the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers portions of northern and eastern Arizona. Members serve two-year terms.
MUNICIPAL · PRIMARY ELECTION · 7 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Scottsdale City Council
The Scottsdale City Council sets policy for the City of Scottsdale. Council members serve four-year terms. The City Council is responsible for adopting the city budget, setting tax rates, and establishing city ordinances. Of the three seats on the July 21, 2026 primary ballot, Solange Whitehead won a full term outright; the other two will be decided in a November 3, 2026 runoff among the next four finishers.
★Incumbent
SCHOOL BOARD · GENERAL ELECTION · 3 candidates
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is the five-member elected body that sets policy for SUSD, which serves roughly 20,000 students across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and parts of Phoenix and Tempe. Members serve staggered four-year terms; two seats are on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot. The board hires and oversees the superintendent, adopts the district budget, and sets curriculum, staffing, and facilities policy.
★Incumbent
STATE LEGISLATURE · PRIMARY ELECTION · 2 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona State Senate – District 1
Arizona State Senate members represent one of 30 legislative districts. State senators serve two-year terms and share legislative responsibility with two State House members from each district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arizona Ballot Guide is a free, nonpartisan voter guide for the 2026 Arizona elections. Research every candidate on your ballot — from the race for Governor to your local city council — using voting records, issue stances, campaign websites, and verified public sources. Below are answers to common questions about voting in Arizona.
When is the 2026 Arizona primary election?
- Arizona’s statewide primary election is on July 21, 2026, with early voting and mail-in ballots beginning in late June 2026. The general election follows on November 3, 2026. Check the election calendar for every registration and voting deadline.
How do I find out what’s on my Arizona ballot?
- Enter your home address on the Find Your Ballot page to see every contest you can vote in — congressional, state legislative, statewide, county, city, and local races — plus the candidates running in each. Your address is used only to match your districts and is never stored.
Who is running for office in Arizona in 2026?
- Arizona Ballot Guide tracks 358 candidates across 88 races in the 2026 election cycle, including Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Corporation Commission, U.S. House seats, the state legislature, and city councils in Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, and more.
Is Arizona Ballot Guide nonpartisan and free?
- Yes. Arizona Ballot Guide is a free, nonpartisan voter resource. We do not endorse, rank, or score candidates, and we do not accept campaign advertising. Candidates are listed in alphabetical or randomized order — never by paid placement. Funding comes from grants and individual readers.
Where does the candidate information come from?
- Every candidate profile is built from public, verifiable sources, including official candidate filings with the Arizona Secretary of State and county recorders, BallotReady, campaign websites, and candidates’ own public statements. Each profile links to its sources so you can confirm the information yourself.
How do I compare Arizona candidates?
- Use the Compare tool to view Arizona candidates side by side — party, incumbency, campaign websites, and their positions on issues like water, education, housing, taxes, and border security. You can also take the Issue Alignment quiz to see which candidates most closely match your own views.
About This Resource
This site is a nonpartisan research tool. Candidate information is collected from public sources and candidate-provided materials. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. Issue stances and voting history should be verified through the linked sources. This site does not rank, score, or recommend candidates.
Data is sourced from BallotReady, City of Scottsdale, the Arizona Secretary of State, and other official sources.
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We do not accept campaign advertising.
This guide is published as a public service. Funding comes from grants and individual readers. We list candidates in deterministic alphabetical or randomized order — never by paid placement. Coverage of incumbents and challengers follows the same rubric.