Lupe Diaz
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 19
Arizona · Legislative District 19
Lupe Diaz won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished second of three in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD19 House seats, with about 29.7% of the vote behind David Gowan. Faces Gowan and Democrats Jackie Anderson and Aiden Swallow in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
Our state and nation are under siege by those who would divide us, turn us against each other, and attack our values, principles and beliefs. That's why I'm proud to fight shoulder to shoulder with David Gowan and Gail Griffin – battling the liberal fanatics targeting Arizona. I am proud to defend the freedoms given to us by God and enshrined in our Constitution. I fight for, and will continue to fight for, a strong economy, lower prices and lower inflation, real border security, election integrity, water, freedom from medical tyranny, our 2nd Amendment rights, our mining and agricultural communities, religious freedom, and the rights of parents to direct the education of their children. Being strong conservatives has made us targets, so now we have primary challengers who want us to battle each other instead of Democrats. We are smarter than that and know how the other side works. We watch them target Donald Trump and conservatives around the country and recognize that they will not stop trying to tear us down, so we must build each other up. Thank you for your continued support and prayers, and please vote for the Arizona First team of Diaz, Gowan and Griffin!
Biography
Lupe Diaz was born in Cochise County and grew up in Bisbee, the son of a miner. He lives in Benson with his wife, Mary, and has two children and eleven grandchildren. After working at Fort Huachuca, he became a full-time pastor and is the lead pastor of Grace Chapel Benson. He also founded Grace Christian Academy, where he serves as administrator. Diaz has served as president of the Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce and spent four years on the Benson City Council. He finished second in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for the district's two House seats and, with David Gowan, faces Democrats Jackie Anderson and Aiden Swallow in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
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Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
SupportsLists border security as an issue and frames border enforcement as a conservative priority.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsSupports voter ID, proof of citizenship, paper ballots, and single-day voting.
Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsConservative platform emphasizes law and order priorities linked to border and election enforcement.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
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Reproductive Rights
OpposesCampaign framed around conservative priorities with no source establishing support for reproductive rights.
Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsCampaign and related statements emphasize low taxes and conservative budgeting priorities.
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