Steve Montenegro
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 29
Arizona · Legislative District 29
Steve Montenegro won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Advanced from the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD29 House seats, where he and Rep. James Taylor were the only candidates; he led with 52.8% of the vote. Faces Democrat Christine Scianna in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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On behalf of our great team (Janae Shamp in the Senate and James Taylor serving with me in the House), I want you to know we've been keeping our campaign promises to you. We have perfect 100% pro-life, pro-2nd amendment, and pro-taxpayer records. I was privileged to be elected Speaker of the House, giving our district a powerful voice on issues that matter. A lot of good bills are vetoed by our radical left-wing Governor Katie Hobbs, but we continue to champion the citizens of Arizona. I wrote the bill designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations, legislation to protect our kids, and a ballot initiative to do away with Affirmative Action and DEI policies. We passed tax cuts, worked to lower gas and utility prices, protected school choice, and fought to keep our kids safe, including legislation to keep men out of girls' sports and locker rooms. I've been awarded Friend of the Family, Hero of the Taxpayer, Legislative Champion, Guardian of Arizona Families, Champion of Term Limits, Conservative Hero Award, Guardian of Small Business, School Choice Champion, and I was named Legislator of the Year by the Arizona Republican Party. Thank you for allowing us to serve you!
Biography
Steve Montenegro is the incumbent Republican state representative for Legislative District 29 and Speaker of the Arizona House. He serves as ministry pastor at Catalyst Church and previously was executive director of Desert Reach, which helps inner-city high school students graduate. He was an Arizona delegate for Donald Trump. He says he wrote the bill designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations and a ballot measure to end affirmative action and DEI policies, and cites a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment and pro-taxpayer record. He and his wife, Melissa, a charter school administrator, have two daughters. Montenegro finished first in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD29 House seats with 52.8% of the vote; he and Rep. James Taylor were the only candidates. They face Democrat Christine Scianna in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsAs House Speaker, was addressed in the veto of HB2026 on assured water supply and commingling, showing leadership involvement in water legislation.
Education Funding
SupportsCampaign biography lists education among his primary issues; House GOP conference supported bills framed around school operations and education policy.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsCampaign site highlights that he voted for SB1070; broader America First record supports strict immigration enforcement.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsIssue page says Arizona should make it easy to vote and impossible to cheat; says he has spent significant time working on election integrity issues.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsHouse GOP press releases cite Montenegro sponsored legislation to protect Arizona law enforcement and fund public safety priorities.
Energy Policy
SupportsFrames the state budget around lowering costs and supports conservative economic and regulatory priorities.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsCampaign site says he voted for the Arizona Jobs Bill; budget op-ed argues for tax relief to increase take-home pay and lower costs.
Reproductive Rights
OpposesPublic conservative platform and record align with anti-abortion Republican policy.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsHouse GOP press releases under his leadership highlight continued work on the Interstate 11 study and transportation infrastructure priorities.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsWrote that the Republican budget returns $1.45 billion to taxpayers over three years and lowers tax burdens, framing the budget as conservative and responsible.
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