{"id":2913,"date":"2026-07-24T16:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T23:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armpac.org\/?p=2913"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T23:16:13","slug":"arizona-primary-results-set-stage-for-competitive-midterm-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armpac.org\/?p=2913","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Primary Results Set Stage for Competitive Midterm Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arizona’s 2026 Primary Election, which brought voters to the polls on July 21, has set the stage for November’s competitive midterm election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arizona Medical Political Action Committee<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the Arizona Medical Association’s bipartisan political arm \u2014 endorsed several candidates for their commitment to supporting physicians, patients, and healthcare in Arizona. In a win for the physician community, several ArMPAC endorsees prevailed in their primaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve summarized results from the most-watched races in the state, which determined who will be on voters’ ballots in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Statewide Races & Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Governor:<\/strong>\u00a0One of the most closely watched contests was the Republican gubernatorial primary, where former state lawmaker and Rep. Andy Biggs emerged as the GOP nominee over fellow Rep. David Schweikert. Biggs will now face Gov. Katie Hobbs, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Attorney General:<\/strong>\u00a0State Senate President Warren Petersen prevailed over perennial candidate Rodney Glassman for the Republican nomination for Attorney General. Petersen will now face incumbent Attorney General Kris Mays, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • State Secretary:\u00a0<\/strong>Scottsdale lawmaker Alex Kolodin defeated former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda in the bid for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. Kolodin will now face incumbent Secretary of State Adrien Fontes, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction:<\/strong>\u00a0In an upset, Kim Yee defeated incumbent Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Congressional District 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Arizona’s Congressional District 1 race is one of the most closely watched across the country. ArMPAC-endorsed physician Dr. Amish Shah had a resounding win<\/strong> in his competitive primary race and will go on to face Republican Jay Feely in the general election. Feely, a former NFL kicker, prevailed over Scottsdale legislator Joe Chaplik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Competitive Legislative Primaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There were several competitive primaries at the Arizona State Legislature to note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • LD 2 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0ArMPAC-endorsed physician Dr. Amelia Gallitano prevailed over Daniel Toporek and will go on to face incumbent Sen. Shawna Bolick in the general election.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 3 House:<\/strong>\u00a0George Khalaf and incumbent Rep. Cody Reim appear to have prevailed in a very tight four-way race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 7 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Incumbent Rep. Walt Blackman and former lawmaker David Cook have prevailed in a competitive four-way race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 10 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Justin Olson and James Rogers prevailed over Ciara Anderson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 13 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger prevailed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 20 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Alma Hernandez prevailed over Rocque Perez in a heated race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 21 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Incumbent Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton appears to have lost in a three-way race to seatmate Rep. Consuelo Hernandez and newcomer Miranda Lopez.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 24 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Newcomers Lisbeth Arescurenaga and Alberto Flores prevailed over incumbent Rep. Lydia Hernandez.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 27 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Incumbent Sen. Kevin Payne appears to have narrowly prevailed over challenger Anthony Kern. Kern has previously served in the Legislature from 2015-2021 and 2023-2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • LD 30 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Newcomers Mike Gannuscio and David Rose prevailed in a crowded five-way primary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Physician-endorsed Candidates Advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      In addition to Drs. Amish Shah and Amelia Gallitano, the following ArMPAC-endorsed candidates either advanced from the primary or faced no challengers and will be on the general election ballot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • CD 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Zuhdi Jasser<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 3 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0John Kavanagh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 5 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Christine Marsh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 13 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Julie Willoughby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 18 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Priya Sundareshan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 23 Senate:<\/strong>\u00a0Brian Fernandez<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 1 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Selina Bliss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 4 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Matt Gress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 4 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Tammy Caputi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 5 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Aaron M\u00e1rquez<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 5 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Sarah Liguori<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 18 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Nancy Gutierrez<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 18 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Chris Mathis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LD 28 House:<\/strong>\u00a0Beverly Pingerelli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        What’s Next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        With the official statewide canvass coming up on Aug. 6, attention now turns to the General Election on Nov. 3. The primary results have narrowed the field, but the state’s most consequential races remain unsettled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The months ahead will offer an opportunity to learn more about the candidates, engage in the policy conversation, and help shape the direction of Arizona’s healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Stay tuned for ArMPAC’s 2026 General Election Voter Guide \u2014 the physician community’s best election resource.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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