Arizona’s 2024 Election Results: How Healthcare is Faring in the Race

Last Updated: 9:05AM MST, November 8

With polling locations now closed, the results of Arizona’s 2024 General Election are rolling in as election workers tally the vote.

How is healthcare faring at the polls? The Arizona Medical Political Action Committee has its finger on the pulse. While a final tally is expected to take up to 13 days, ArMPAC is providing frequent updates on how physician-endorsed candidates are performing in federal and local races.

Here’s a breakdown of certain election results and the outcomes for ArMPAC-supported candidates:

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How This Election Differs

Voter Turnout
As of Wednesday, November 6, at 8:56AM MST, Arizona’s 2024 General Election has a 51.55% voter turnout rate. There are 4,367,593 registered voters in Arizona eligible to vote in this election. A total of 2,251,526 ballots have been cast. A majority of Arizona voters cast their ballots by mail in this year’s race.

Notably, Arizona’s 2024 Primary Election drew a significantly smaller voter turnout than in previous years, with only 30% of eligible voters participating.

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Presidential Election Results

Arizona is receiving national attention as a key battleground state in the presidential race. With a few states still reporting, including Arizona, the latest national results as of Wednesday, November 6, at 8:32AM MST are:

CALLED | Vice-president Kamala Harris v. Former President Donald Trump – U.S. President

• RESULT: The Associated Press has called this race in favor of Trump, who currently leads the vote 51.1% to 47.5% with a margin of 53 electoral votes.
• In Arizona, Trump is maintaining the lead 51.9% to 47.2%, with 61% of votes being reported.

View the latest results from the Associated Press.

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ArMPAC-Supported Candidate Results

ArMPAC endorsed a range of candidates committed to the House of Medicine. From Congressional to State Legislative races, our endorsees have worked across the aisle to improve healthcare access, advocate for patient-focused legislation, and support Arizona’s medical community.

Here’s how they are performing in the election:

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U.S. Congressional Race

NOT CALLED | Amish Shah, MD – Congressional District 1

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsee and ArMA member Dr. Amish Shah is trailing behind David Schweikert 48.1% to 51.9% by a margin of roughly 16,649 votes.
• Dr. Shah is a strong voice for patient-centered healthcare, advocating for science-backed policies at the Arizona State Legislature. His experience as a physician would bring a valuable perspective to Congress as a representative of Arizonans.

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Arizona State Senate

NOT CALLED | Senator Christine Marsh – Legislative District 4

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Christine Marsh is behind Carine Werner by 5,326 votes.
• Senator Marsh has long been a defender of the physician-patient relationship, ensuring quality care and accessible healthcare for Arizonans.

NOT CALLED | Senator Denise “Mitzi” Epstein – Legislative District 12

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Mitzi Epstein leads Cara Vicini 58.1% to 41.9% by 19,426 votes.
• A consistent advocate for physicians, Senator Epstein has shown a strong commitment to protecting the medical field’s integrity at the Capitol.

CALLED | Senator Priya Sundareshan – Legislative District 18

• Result: Uncontested Winner
• The uncontested winner of LD18’s Senate seat, Sundareshan will continue her advocacy for physicians and healthcare reform in Arizona.

NOT CALLED | Senator Brian Fernandez – Legislative District 23

• Result: ArMPAC endorsed Brian Fernandez leads Michelle Altherr 51.8% to 48.2% by 2,371 votes.
• Representing rural Arizona, Senator Fernandez has been a champion of healthcare policy tailored to Arizona’s unique needs.

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Arizona State House of Representatives

NOT CALLED | Representative Matt Gress – Legislative District 4

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Matt Gress is leading in LD4’s House race with 74,629 votes.
• With a background in education and budget management, Rep. Gress has supported healthcare initiatives that improve access for all Arizonans.

NOT CALLED | Representative Sarah Liguori – Legislative District 5

• Result: ArMPAC endorsee Sarah Ligouri is winning with 40.56% of the vote.
• Known for her strong stance on healthcare equity, Rep. Liguori has been an unwavering advocate for physicians on the House Health & Human Services Committee.

NOT CALLED | Janeen Connolly – Legislative District 8

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Janeen Connolly is winning with 35.08% of the vote.
• Connolly is committed to patient-focused healthcare. One of her main policy focuses is improving workforce training programs, including for healthcare professionals here in Arizona. 

NOT CALLED | Representative Seth Blattman – Legislative District 9

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Seth Blattman is holding second place, with 24.96% of the vote for one of LD9’s two seats in the House.
• A steadfast ally of the medical community, Rep. Blattman is committed to improving Arizona’s healthcare rankings and patient care.

NOT CALLED | Representative Lorena Austin – Legislative District 9

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Lorena Austin is maintaining the lead at 26.46% of the vote.
• Rep. Austin has been an advocate for affordable healthcare, ensuring patients receive the care they deserve.

NOT CALLED | Representative Julie Willoughby – Legislative District 13

• Result: ArMPAC endorsee Julie Willoughby is trailing behind Jeff Weninger at 25.69%.
• As a trauma nurse, Rep. Willoughby has brought hands-on healthcare experience to the legislature, championing reforms for patient insurance.

NOT CALLED | Representative Chris Mathis – Legislative District 18

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Chris Mathis is trailing second with 36.24% of the vote for one of LD18’s two seats in the Arizona House.
• With a healthcare law background, Rep. Mathis is a valuable asset to Arizona’s healthcare policy landscape.

CALLED | Representative Alma Hernandez – Legislative District 20

• Result: Uncontested Winner
• The winner of LD20’s uncontested race for a seat in the House, Hernandez will continue her legacy of working tirelessly on policies impacting physicians and their patients.

NOT CALLED | Representative Quantá Crews – Legislative District 26

• Result: ArMPAC endorsee Quanta Crews is trailing second in the race at 30.97% of the vote for one of LD26’s two seats in the Arizona House.
• Rep. Crews is a community-centered representative, focusing on equitable healthcare policy and workforce development.

NOT CALLED | Representative Beverly Pingerelli – Legislative District 28

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsed Beverly Pingerelli is ahead at 37.78% of counted votes.
• With her scientific background, Rep. Pingerelli has been instrumental in healthcare legislation, supporting Arizona’s medical community.

NOT CALLED | Representative Steve Montenegro – Legislative District 29

• Result: ArMPAC-endorsee Steve Montenegro is winning with 30.28% of the vote.
• As Chair of the House Health & Human Services Committee, Rep. Montenegro has championed bills with patient-focused reforms.

ArMPAC congratulates all our endorsed candidates on their achievement in running for public office. We look forward to championing physicians and their patients alongside our newly-elected legislative officials during the 2025 Legislative Session and beyond!

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Other Races to Watch

NOT CALLED | Shawnna Bolick vs Judy Schwiebert – Legislative District 2 for Senate

• Result: Shawnna Bolick is leading Judy Schweibert 50.9% to 47.1% by a margin of 3,802 votes.

NOT CALLED | Teresa Martinez v Chris Lopez v Keith Seaman – Legislative District 16 for House

• Result: Teresa Martinez and Chris Lopez leading the vote at 36.48% and 33.28%, respectively.

NOT CALLED | Ruben Gallego vs Kari Lake – AZ US Senate

• Result: Rep. Ruben Gallego leads Kari Lake 49.8% to 48.1% with a margin of 43,830 votes.

NOT CALLED | Eli Crane vs Jonathan Nez – Congressional District 2

• Result: Eli Crane winning with 53.6% of the vote, leading by 24,111 votes.

NOT CALLED | Tim Stringham vs Justin Heap – Maricopa County Recorder

• Result: Justin Heap is leading the vote at 51.8% of the vote, a margin of 3.6%.

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Ballot Propositions

NOT CALLED | Proposition 139 – Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)

• Result: As of Wednesday, November 7, at 12:00pM MST, 61.25% of counted votes are in favor of passing Proposition 139.

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ArMPAC is grateful to voters for supporting candidates who stand by Arizona’s healthcare community. As ballots are counted throughout the night and into the coming days, we will inform you of developments in key races throughout the state.

Recounts in the state of Arizona are triggered automatically if the victor is winning by 0.5% or less of the votes. To learn more about how elections work in our state, click here for ArMPAC’s Election 101 Guide.

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