Corporation Commission
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The Arizona Corporation Commission is a constitutional body that regulates public utilities including electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. It also oversees securities regulation and the incorporation of businesses. Three of the five seats are up for election; the top three vote-getters win.
What does this office actually control?
The Corporation Commission is a five-member elected body that regulates Arizona’s private utilities — it has direct say over your utility bills.
- Sets the rates customers pay private electric, gas, water, and phone companies.
- Approves or rejects new power plants, pipelines, and utility rate increases.
- Regulates the sale of securities and investigates investment fraud.
- Handles the incorporation of Arizona businesses.
What this office does NOT control
It doesn’t regulate city-owned utilities or federal energy policy.
Why this race matters
The Corporation Commission directly sets the rates Arizonans pay for electricity, natural gas, and water, and decides whether new power plants and pipelines get built. With multiple seats on the ballot, these races can reshape the commission’s majority — and your monthly utility bills — for years.
Running
Candidates (5)
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Coverage
Debates & Candidate Forums
Debates and candidate forums are added as they are broadcast. Additional coverage will appear here as the 2026 election season progresses.
Debate Breakdown by Topic
Spacecraft Engineer & Geologist, ASU
"I'm running because the current commissioners have failed to protect Arizonans from excessive utility bill increases. For 20 years I've worked at ASU as a spacecraft engineer and geologist on NASA missions — that's the technical expertise I want to bring to the commission."
Arizona Corporation Commissioner
"I'm the only one on this stage with the experience, the track record, and the actual ability to say no to special interest groups that come to the commission for a handout — from the Air Force to Mesa City Council to almost four years on this commission."
Economic Development & Energy Consultant
"Arizona families deserve a commission that looks out for them, not just the utilities. I grew up on the Navajo Nation in a home without running water or utilities — affordability isn't a talking point for me, I've lived it."
Answers are condensed from auto-generated captions and edited for clarity. Watch the full debate on YouTube for complete, unedited remarks.
Debate hosted by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Participation status: Participating, Not Participating, No Response.
Voter FAQ
Corporation Commission — Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Arizona Corporation Commission do?
- The Corporation Commission is a five-member elected body that regulates Arizona’s private utilities. It sets the rates customers pay for electricity, natural gas, water, and telephone service, approves or rejects new power plants and rate increases, regulates securities sales, and handles the incorporation of Arizona businesses.
How many Corporation Commission seats are on the 2026 ballot?
- Three of the five seats are up for election in 2026. Because all three are decided at once, this election can shift the commission’s majority — and the direction of utility regulation across the state — for years.
When is the 2026 Corporation Commission election?
- The primary election is July 21, 2026, and the general election is November 3, 2026. Commissioners serve four-year terms.View the election calendar
Does the Corporation Commission control my electric bill?
- It sets the rates charged by investor-owned utilities such as Arizona Public Service (APS), Tucson Electric Power, and Southwest Gas. It does not regulate municipal utilities like Salt River Project (SRP) or city-owned water systems, or set federal energy policy.