Stephanie Simacek
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 2
Arizona · Legislative District 2
Stephanie Simacek won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for LD2 House. Faces Republican incumbent Justin Wilmeth and Republican Paul Carver in the November 3, 2026 general election for two seats.
Source: kjzz.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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I am a mom, public school teacher, Deer Valley Unified School District governing board member, and an Arizona State House Representative. I first ran for office to strengthen public education, address our water crisis, and tackle rising costs, including childcare, healthcare, and housing. Since my election in 2024, I have had the honor and privilege to fight for these issues on behalf of Arizona's second legislative district. These are not partisan issues; they affect us all, regardless of our political affiliation. As a public school teacher, I saw firsthand the positive impact of diverse teaching methods, dedicated staff, and engaged parents. As a mother, I've felt how hard rising costs in healthcare, housing, childcare, food, and utilities have hit Arizona families. As an Arizonan, I know we must act fast to ensure that future generations get to enjoy this great state we all know and love. I am seeking reelection this year because our work is far from finished. There is still so much we can do, and I remain committed to continuing that work on behalf of my neighbors.
Biography
Stephanie Simacek is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 2, first elected in 2024. Raised in Oregon, she moved to Arizona in 2014 with her two daughters and taught first grade in the Deer Valley Unified School District after earning a master's degree in early childhood education from Grand Canyon University. She was elected to the Deer Valley Unified School District governing board in 2022. KJZZ lists her priorities as education, reproductive freedom and affordability. She ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republican incumbent Justin Wilmeth and Republican Paul Carver in the November 3, 2026 general election for the district's two House seats.
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Water Policy
SupportsIdentifies environment and water as a top campaign issue and calls for forward-thinking policies.
Education Funding
SupportsSays public schools have been harmed by historic divestments in funding and need change.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsDescribes the housing crisis as a serious burden for families, renters, and seniors.
Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
SupportsNames healthcare costs as part of the cost burden facing Arizonans.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
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Energy Policy
SupportsEnvironment and water language supports environmental policy and clean energy approaches.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsAffordability platform addresses declining purchasing power and basic cost pressures on working families.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsIssue page directly supports reproductive freedom and warns against bans on birth control and IVF.
Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
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