Arizona State House – District 23
Each Arizona legislative district elects two State House members. Representatives serve two-year terms and share legislative responsibility with one State Senator from the district. District 23 covers Parts of Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma counties.
What does this office actually control?
A State Representative is one of 60 members of the lower chamber of the Arizona Legislature — two representatives per legislative district.
- Writes, debates, and votes on state laws on taxes, the budget, education, and crime.
- Starts impeachment proceedings against state officials.
- Shares the district with one State Senator; a bill must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor.
Running
Candidates (6)
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Coverage
Debates & Candidate Forums
Debates and candidate forums are added as they are broadcast. Additional primary and general election coverage will appear here as the 2026 election season progresses.
Democratic primary debate
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission hosted this debate for the Legislative District 23 Democratic primary. All four Democratic candidates for the district's two House seats took part.
Debate Breakdown by Topic
Economic Development Specialist
"I'm running because government should work for working families, not just those with the loudest voice. As a farmer's daughter with a public administration degree and an MBA, my career has been in economic development for families and tribal communities."
Navy Veteran & Former Judge
"I'm from Yuma, born and raised in Somerton, and first-generation Mexican-American. I'm running because LD23 has gone underrepresented for too long — people care about making the mortgage and putting food on the table, and they deserve a voice at the Capitol."
Former Congressional Staff Director
"I'm an O'odham woman from the village of Chuchu on the Tohono O'odham Nation. I was denied a Real ID because state workers didn't recognize a rural tribal address — Arizonans deserve the same state services no matter where they live."
State Representative (Incumbent)
"I'm your state representative — a mom, the wife of a union worker, an immigrant, and a small business owner. I'm running for reelection because families deserve leaders who fight for policies that truly help them, not special interests."
Answers are condensed from auto-generated captions and edited for clarity. Watch the full debate on YouTube for complete, unedited remarks.