Michelle Altherr
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 23
Arizona · Legislative District 23
Michelle Altherr won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary. Faces incumbent Democratic Sen. Brian Fernandez in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: altherrld23.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
I am a grassroots patriot who is proud to stand with 'we the people'. I served 15 years in the Air Force and was consistently recognized for my leadership qualities and my ability to work with people to get the job done without compromising my integrity. One position I held was as liaison between the Command Staff and enlisted personnel, so I am not a stranger to being a voice for those I serve. My journey into politics began with volunteering with Latinos for Trump in 2019, and I have stayed actively engaged. I have prioritized helping conservative candidates get elected and addressing issues within our election process. I am, first and foremost, a Disciple of Christ, determined to fight for policies that prioritize the well-being of our citizens and upholding the values that make America great. With a strong sense of duty and a commitment to servant leadership, I will be guided by strong Biblical principles and work diligently to help return us back to the Founding Father's vision of a Constitutional Republic. I am running to represent you, and together, we can rebuild faith in our Republic and build a brighter future for generations to come.
Biography
Michelle Altherr is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 15 years and earned an applied science degree from the Community College of the Air Force. She is secretary of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, a member-at-large of the Arizona Republican Party, a precinct committeeman, state committeeman and state delegate, and was a national delegate who voted for Donald Trump's nomination. She says her political involvement began in 2019 volunteering with Latinos for Trump. Her campaign website lists election integrity, including a return to one-day voting, protecting children, a border wall, legal immigration and the economy as priorities. She has been married to Frank Altherr for 37 years and has one son and two grandsons. Altherr ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and faces incumbent Democratic Sen. Brian Fernandez in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
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Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsSupports a border wall, which she calls an effective deterrent to illegal entry, and expects legal immigrants to assimilate.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsSupports returning to one-day voting.
"I support getting back to the basics by supporting the Constitutional principles of One Day Voting"
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
No official stance on record.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports the use of tariffs and opposes legislation she says burdens the working class.
"I stand in agreement with the use of tariffs to bring prosperity back to this country"
Reproductive Rights
OpposesA conservative voter guide records her supporting prohibiting abortion after fetal heartbeat detection and opposing taxpayer funded abortion organizations.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
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Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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