Justin Wilmeth
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 2
Arizona · Legislative District 2
Justin Wilmeth won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for LD2 House with about 88% of the vote; write-in candidate Paul Carver took the second Republican nomination. Faces Democratic incumbent Stephanie Simacek in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: kjzz.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Howdy everyone! I have had the honor of serving in the Arizona House of Representatives for the past six years. I've spent that time fighting against overreaching COVID mandates, lowering taxes, eliminating burdensome regulations, improving housing affordability and, yes, making Pluto the State Planet. I've been chairman of the House Commerce Committee, where I focused on improving economic development and bringing more jobs to the district. Currently, I serve as the chairman of the House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee, where I am helping guide the way on the new digital policy frontier. I want to help this technology be more beneficial to you! I've spent my entire career in public policy. I've worked a combined 12 years at two different state legislatures, including here in Arizona, where I was a policy staffer for the Republican Caucus. I also worked at Americans for Prosperity, a Conservative entity focused on lowering taxes, regulations and shrinking government wherever possible. I'm very proud to say I'm an effective Legislator for our district and I understand how to get the job done. I want to ensure Arizona continues to be friendly for free markets and individual liberties! I look forward to earning your support.
Biography
Justin Wilmeth is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 2, first elected in 2020. Born in Texas, he has lived in Arizona since 2015 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science, a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in global security from Arizona State University. Before his election he worked on Republican campaigns and as a policy advisor for the Arizona House Republican caucus. KJZZ lists his priorities as pro-business economic growth policies, transportation infrastructure and border security. He won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary with about 88% of the vote and, with Republican Paul Carver, faces Democratic incumbent Stephanie Simacek in the November 3, 2026 general election for the district's two House seats.
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Water Policy
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Education Funding
SupportsSponsored bill list includes CTE courses and AI education measures.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsBill list includes measures on English proficiency for commercial drivers and related regulatory enforcement.
Housing Affordability
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Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
SupportsBill list includes pharmacy testing and treatment and reimbursement rate measures.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsBill list includes traffic safety and excessive speed legislation.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsFocuses on economic development, commerce, international trade, and pro-commerce free market policy.
Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsSponsored bill list includes appropriations for transportation projects and vehicle law measures.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsHighlights shrinking regulations, eliminating red tape, and making Arizona's economic environment stronger.
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