2014 Arizona House of Representatives election
2014 Arizona House of Representatives election
Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain
The 2014 Arizona House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with the primary election held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.[ 5] [ 6] Arizona voters elected all 60 members of the Arizona House of Representatives in multi-member districts to serve two-year terms.[ 7]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Arizona state elections , including U.S. House , Arizona governor , and Arizona Senate .[ 8] [ 9]
Following the previous election in 2012 , Republicans held a 36-to-24-seat majority over Democrats .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Republicans maintained their majority in 2014, preserving a 36-to-24-seat advantage over Democrats .[ 5] [ 8] [ 9] The newly elected members served in the 52nd Arizona State Legislature , during which Republican David Gowan was elected as Speaker of the Arizona House.[ 4] [ a]
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats
District 4: Juan Carlos "J.C." Escamilla
District 7: Jamescita Peshlakai [ b]
District 19: Lupe Chavira Contreras [ c]
District 24: Chad Campbell
District 27: Catherine Miranda [ d]
District 29: Martín J. Quezada [ e]
District 29: Lydia Hernández [ f]
Republicans
District 1: Andy Tobin [ g]
District 5: Doris Goodale
District 11: Steve Smith [ h]
District 11: Adam Kwasman [ i]
District 17: Thomas "Tom" Forese [ j]
District 18: Jeff Dial [ k]
District 21: Debbie Lesko [ l]
District 23: John Kavanagh [ m]
District 25: Justin Pierce [ n]
Incumbents Defeated in Primary Election
Democrat
District 27: Norma Muñoz [ o]
Republican
District 20: Carl Seel
Incumbents Defeated in General Election
Democrat
District 2: Demion Clinco [ p]
Republican
District 9: Ethan Orr
Summary of results
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 5] [ 8] [ 9]
Detailed results
Sources for election results:[ 5] [ 8] [ 9]
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
See also
Notes
^ David Gowan was elected by acclamation as Speaker for the 52nd legislature.[ 3]
^ Representative Jamescita Peshlakai ran for Arizona Senate , but was defeated in the Democratic primary election by incumbent Carlyle Begay .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Representative Lydia Hernández ran for Arizona Senate , but was defeated in the Democratic primary election by Martín J. Quezada .
^ Representative Andy Tobin ran for U.S. House , but was defeated in the general election by incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Representative Adam Kwasman ran for U.S. House , but was defeated in the Republican primary election by Andy Tobin .
^ Elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Representative Justin Pierce ran for Arizona Secretary of State , but was defeated in the Republican primary election by Michele Reagan .
^ a b c Democratic representative Ruben Gallego resigned on March 14, 2014.[ 22] [ 23] Norma Muñoz (D) was appointed on March 24, 2014 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the House vacancy in Legislative District 27.[ 24]
^ a b c d Democratic representative Andrea Dalessandro resigned on January 21, 2014 and was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill the Senate vacancy in Legislative District 2.[ 13] [ 14] Demion Clinco (D) was appointed on February 6, 2014 by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill the House vacancy in Legislative District 2.[ 15]
^ a b c Democratic representative Victoria Steele resigned effective January 11, 2016.[ 16] [ 17] Matthew A. "Matt" Kopec (D) was appointed on January 19, 2016 by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill the House vacancy in Legislative District 9 and sworn into office on January 20, 2016.[ 18]
^ a b c Democratic representative Andrew C. Sherwood was appointed on November 5, 2015, by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the Senate vacancy in Legislative District 26.[ 19] [ 20] Celeste Plumlee (D) was appointed on December 9, 2015, by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the House vacancy in Legislative District 26 and sworn into office on December 15, 2015.[ 21]
^ a b c d e f g The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
^ Fred Botha's political affiliation is listed as "Independent New Dude" in the official listing of general election candidates.[ 25]
References
^ "2013, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-First Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 4.
^ DelReal, Jose (September 2, 2014). "Tobin wins Arizona primary" . Politico . Retrieved September 6, 2024 .
^ a b "2015, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Second Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 4.
^ a b Stephenson, Hank (May 1, 2015). "2015 Session Wrap Q&A: House Speaker David Gowan" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ a b c d "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2014" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ "2014 CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY DATES AND CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES FOR BALLOT ACCESS" (PDF) . Federal Election Commission .
^ "MEMBER ROSTER" . Arizona State Legislature .
^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2014 Primary Election - August 26, 2014" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2014 General Election - November 4, 2014" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2012 Primary Election - August 28, 2012" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2012 General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2012" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ "2014, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-First Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. vi.
^ "Dalessandro appointed to fill vacant AZ Senate seat" . KOLD-TV . January 21, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2024 .
^ Smith, Dylan (February 4, 2014). "Clinco appointed to Legislature" . Tucson Sentinel . Retrieved September 15, 2024 .
^ "2016, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Second Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. vi.
^ Smith, Dylan (January 12, 2016). "Victoria Steele resigns to focus on Congress run" . Tucson Sentinel . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ Smith, Dylan (January 20, 2016). "Matt Kopec appointed to replace Steele in LD9" . Tucson Sentinel . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ "2016, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Second Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. vi.
^ Giles, Ben (November 4, 2015). "Sherwood appointed to state Senate" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ Beard Rau, Alia (December 9, 2015). "Tempe, west Mesa get new state representative" . The Arizona Republic . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ "2014, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-First Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. vi.
^ "Rep. Gallego resigns from Arizona House" . Arizona Capitol Times . March 14, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2024 .
^ Shadley, Steve (March 24, 2014). "Norma Munoz To Replace Rep. Ruben Gallego" . KJZZ . Retrieved September 24, 2024 .
^ "2014 General Election - Full Listing" . Arizona Secretary of State . Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
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