Chris King
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 17
Arizona · Legislative District 17
Chris King won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary with about 63.5% of the vote, defeating Anthony Dunham. Faces Democratic nominee Edgar Soto in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: kjzz.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
Hi, I am Chris King and I am a dedicated, educated, and proven conservative servant leader running for senate to keep common sense, accountability, and to continue defending freedom in legislative district 17. An Arizonan by choice with deep roots in the community, I understand the daily challenges facing working families, small businesses, and everyday citizens. Governments were designed to protect the rights of their citizens, and I believe they should serve the people, not control nor overburden them. My priorities are clear, protecting parental choice in education, reducing burdensome regulations, growing our economy so every Arizonan can prosper, working with law enforcement to continue securing our border, and defending the Second Amendment. I bring experience in governance and a no-nonsense approach to fight wasteful spending, bureaucratic overreach, and policies which are antithetical to our Arizona values and way of life. I'm committed to integrity, transparency, and putting Arizona first as the heart of everything I do. I will continue being a strong, unwavering voice for liberty, security, and opportunity in our Grand Canyon State. I invite you to join me in the fight to keep Arizona free for our children, grandchildren, and generations to come.
Biography
Chris King is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and combat veteran who served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician, including in Iraq and Afghanistan; Ballotpedia lists his Air Force service from 1992 to 2012. He holds an associate degree from Cochise College and bachelor's and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona, and has also studied at Liberty University. He is a member of the Vail Unified School District Governing Board and has lived in LD17 for more than 21 years with his wife; they have two adult children. KJZZ reported that King was one of the plaintiffs in the so-called "Kraken" lawsuit that unsuccessfully challenged Arizona's 2020 presidential election results. His campaign priorities include school choice, reducing regulations, border security and the Second Amendment. King won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary with about 63.5% of the vote and faces Democrat Edgar Soto in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
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Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
SupportsSupports cracking down on illegal immigration and removing people he says are in Arizona illegally.
Housing Affordability
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Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsConnects immigration enforcement to public safety and quality of life and emphasizes conservative law and order themes.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
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Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports smaller government, efficient spending, and opposing tax increases.
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