Featured The Results Are In: Analyzing Arizona’s Primary Election
Celebrating Victories: ArMPAC’s Impact on Arizona’s 2024 Primary Election
Arizona’s 2024 Primary Election was held yesterday, and while many votes are still being counted, we have some exciting results to share! Voters had the opportunity to select party nominees for federal, state, and local elections.
Tuesday saw 1.1 million ballots cast, 26.02% voter turn out, with 96% of precincts reporting. Our endorsed healthcare-minded candidates showed strong performances, and we’re excited to see many of them advancing. Here’s a quick rundown of the outcomes:
Primary Election Victories
Amish Shah, MD | Congressional District 1
Janeen Connolly | Legislative District 8
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Representative Matt Gress | Legislative District 4
Representative Sarah Liguori | Legislative District 5
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Representative Seth Blattman | Legislative District 9
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Representative Lorena Austin | Legislative District 9
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Representative Julie Willoughby | Legislative District 13
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Representative Chris Mathis | Legislative District 18
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Representative Alma Hernandez | Legislative District 20
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Representative Quantá Crews | Legislative District 26
Representative Beverly Pingerelli | Legislative District 28
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Representative Steve Montenegro | Legislative District 29
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Senator Christine Marsh | Legislative District 4
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Senator Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Legislative District 12
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Senator Priya Sundareshan | Legislative District 18
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Senator Brian Fernandez | Legislative District 23
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Primary Election Losses
While some of our candidates didn’t make it through, their efforts and dedication to healthcare advocacy remain invaluable:
Zuhdi Jasser, MD | Congressional District 4
Zuhdi Jasser, MD | Congressional District 4
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Representative David Cook | Legislative District 7
As votes continue to be tallied, we remain optimistic about the final counts and grateful for the commitment each candidate has shown to improving healthcare in Arizona.
What’s Next?
ArMPAC, the non-partisan political arm of the Arizona Medical Association, is dedicated to ensuring that your voice is heard at the Arizona State Capitol and beyond. We support candidates who advocate for the healthcare community, and your involvement is crucial.
Get Involved
You can help make a difference by making a small, recurring donation to ArMPAC. Your contributions allow us to continue supporting candidates who prioritize your needs and work towards preventing costly, intrusive, and unnecessary legislation affecting the daily practice of medicine.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support!