2016 Arizona House of Representatives election
2016 Arizona House of Representatives election
Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain
The 2016 Arizona House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with the primary election held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.[ 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. president , U.S. Senate , U.S. House , and Arizona Senate .[ 8] [ 9]
Following the previous election in 2014 , Republicans held a 36-to-24-seat majority over Democrats .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Republicans maintained their majority in 2016, though the GOP majority narrowed to 35 seats. At 25 members, Democrats experienced a net gain of one seat.[ 5] [ 8] [ 9] 53rd Arizona State Legislature , during which Republican J.D. Mesnard was elected as Speaker of the Arizona House.[ 4] [ a]
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats District 4: Lisa Otondo [ b]
District 7: Albert Hale
District 7: Jennifer D. Benally
District 10: Bruce Wheeler
District 26: Juan Jose Mendez [ c]
District 28: Eric Meyer [ d] (term-limited) [ 5]
District 29: Ceci Velásquez
District 30: Debbie McCune-Davis
Republicans District 1: Karen Fann [ e]
District 5: Sonny Borrelli [ f]
District 8: Frank Pratt [ g] (term-limited) [ 5]
District 12: Warren Petersen [ h]
District 13: Steve Montenegro [ i] (term-limited) [ 5]
District 14: David Gowan [ j] (term-limited) [ 5]
District 14: David Stevens (term-limited) [ 5]
District 21: Rick Gray [ k]
District 25: Justin Olson [ l]
District 28: Kate Brophy McGee [ m]
Incumbents Defeated in Primary Election
Democrats District 9: Matthew A. "Matt" Kopec [ n]
District 26: Celeste Plumlee [ o]
District 30: Jonathan Larkin
Incumbents Defeated in General Election
Democrat District 10: Stefanie Mach
Republicans District 2: John Christopher Ackerley
District 18: Bob Robson
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
^ J.D. Mesnard was elected by acclamation as Speaker for the 53rd legislature.[ 3] ^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Representative Eric Meyer ran for Arizona Senate , but was defeated in the general election by Republican Kate Brophy McGee .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ Representative David Gowan ran for U.S. House , but was defeated in the Republican primary election by Paul Babeu .
^ Representative Rick Gray ran for Arizona Corporation Commission , but was defeated in the Republican primary election.
^ Representative Justin Olson ran for U.S. House , but was defeated in the Republican primary election by Andy Biggs .
^ Elected to the Arizona Senate .
^ 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.[ 25] [ 26] 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.[ 27]
^ a b c Democratic representative Jesus Rubalcava resigned July 28, 2017.[ 13] [ 14] Geraldine "Gerae" Peten (D) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on August 16, 2017 and sworn in on August 25, 2017 to fill the vacancy in the House in Legislative District 4.[ 15]
^ a b c Republican representative Don Shooter was expelled on February 1, 2018 by House Resolution 2003.[ 19] [ 20] Timothy M. "Tim" Dunn (R) was appointed by the Yuma County Board of Supervisors on February 12, 2018 and administered the Oath of Office on February 13, 2018.[ 21]
^ a b c Republican representative Phil Lovas resigned from the House on April 17, 2017.[ 22] [ 23] Ben Toma (R) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and sworn in on April 26, 2017 to fill the vacancy in the House in Legislative District 22.[ 24]
^ a b c d e f The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Republican primary as a write-in candidate, Richard Hopkins did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Libertarian primary as a write-in candidate, Kevin McCormick did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Republican primary as a write-in candidate, David Alger did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Libertarian primary as a write-in candidate, Robert Pepiton did not advance to the general election.
^ The candidate withdrew from the general election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Libertarian primary as a write-in candidate, Bill Barker did not advance to the general election.
References
^ "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.^ Stephenson, Hank (May 1, 2015). "2015 Session Wrap Q&A: House Speaker David Gowan" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved September 26, 2024 . ^ a b "2017, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Third Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 4.^ a b Stephenson, Hank (September 9, 2016). "Mesnard likely to become new House speaker" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved September 29, 2024 . ^ a b c d e f g h i "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2016" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved September 29, 2024 .^ "2016 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: 2016 Primary Election - August 30, 2016" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2016 General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2014 Primary Election - August 26, 2014" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2014 General Election - November 4, 2014" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2014" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved September 29, 2024 .^ "2017, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Third Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ Santistevan, Ryan (July 19, 2017). "Rep. Jesus Rubalcava resigns from Arizona House of Representatives" . The Arizona Republic . Retrieved September 29, 2024 . ^ Ritchie, Kathy (August 16, 2017). "Geraldine Peten Appointed As Replacement District 4 Legislator" . KJZZ . Retrieved September 29, 2024 . ^ "2016, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Second Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ 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 . ^ "2018, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Third Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ Stracqualursi, Veronica (February 2, 2018). "GOP lawmaker expelled from Arizona House after report finds pattern of sexual harassment" . CNN . Retrieved September 30, 2024 . ^ Kuhn, Casey (February 14, 2018). "Tim Dunn Sworn In As New Arizona House Representative" . KJZZ . Retrieved September 30, 2024 . ^ "2017, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Third Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ Jackson, Darrell (April 14, 2017). "Rep. Lovas resigns to take federal position" . Peoria Times . Retrieved September 30, 2024 . ^ Pitzl, Mary Jo (April 26, 2017). "Peoria, Surprise and Sun Cities get new representative in Arizona Legislature" . The Arizona Republic . Retrieved September 30, 2024 . ^ "2016, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Fifty-Second Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ 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 .
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