Cody Reim
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 3
Arizona · Legislative District 3
Cody Reim won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished second of four in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD3 House seats, with about 27% of the vote, about 670 votes ahead of third-place Jay Schlum. Faces Democratic nominees Julie Gable and Richard Spargo and No Labels candidate John Skirbst in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Cody Reim is a community leader, business owner, and advocate based in Rio Verde, Arizona. A trade school graduate with an associate’s degree, Reim worked as an estimator, and then project manager at a Scottsdale based contracting firm before establishing his own small business. As a husband and father of school-aged children, he is committed to improving local education, restoring infrastructure and preserving the heritage that makes Arizona great. From 2022-2023, Reim gained recognition for his involvement during the Rio Verde water crisis, organizing residents and raising national awareness after losing access to the community's long-time water supply. He launched a GoFundMe campaign to support affected homes, was successful in facilitating emergency water deliveries to those in need and to local animal rescues. Reim’s efforts helped restore hauled water access to Rio Verde, and led to a permanent solution with a utility provider. In 2024, he ran for the Cave Creek School District, emphasizing budget management, student-focused policies, and community engagement. His first campaign for public office reflected his commitment to applying his business acumen and leadership skills to enhance educational experiences. Reim continues to advocate for practical solutions, drawing on his experience to foster positive outcomes in his community
Biography
Cody Reim is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 3, which covers most of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and surrounding communities. A trade school graduate with an associate degree, he worked as an estimator and project manager at a Scottsdale contracting firm before starting his own small business. He became known locally during the 2022–2023 Rio Verde water crisis, organizing residents and emergency water deliveries after the community lost its hauled-water supply, and in 2024 ran for the Cave Creek school board. He finished second in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary with about 27% of the vote and, with Republican George Khalaf, faces Democratic nominees Julie Gable and Richard Spargo and No Labels candidate John Skirbst in the November 3, 2026 general election for the district's two House seats.
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Water Policy
SupportsSupports clean, affordable water, long-term water agreements, water reuse, and conservation, especially for rural and small communities.
Education Funding
SupportsSupports school choice, literacy improvement, statewide standards, and school resource officers.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsSupports law enforcement efforts to secure the border and stop illegal immigration and drug flows.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsLists election integrity as a freedom-related priority.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports increased funding for local police departments and Arizona DPS.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports low income taxes and a small business-friendly environment.
Reproductive Rights
OpposesDescribes himself as pro-life from conception until death.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsSupports road repaving, repairs, better signage, lighting, and lane widening.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports low income taxes, cutting wasteful programs, eliminating income taxes, and property tax reform.
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