2006 Arizona House of Representatives election
2006 Arizona House of Representatives election
Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold
The 2006 Arizona House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, with the primary election held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006.[ 6] [ 7] Arizona voters elected all 60 members of the Arizona House of Representatives in multi-member districts to serve two-year terms.[ 8]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Arizona state elections , including U.S. Senate , U.S. House , Arizona Governor , and Arizona Senate .[ 9] [ 10]
Following the previous election in 2004 , Republicans held a 38-to-22-seat majority over Democrats .[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] Cheryl Chase switched political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican .[ a] Republicans maintained their majority in 2006, though the GOP majority narrowed to 33 seats. At 27 members, Democrats experienced a net gain of six seats.[ 6] [ 9] [ 10] 48th Arizona State Legislature , during which Republican Jim Weiers was re-elected as Speaker of the Arizona House.[ b]
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats District 14: Debbie McCune-Davis [ c]
District 16: Leah Landrum Taylor [ d]
District 17: Meg Burton Cahill [ e]
District 24: Amanda Aguirre [ f]
District 28: Ted Downing [ g]
Republicans District 1: Tom O'Halleran [ h]
District 6: Ted Carpenter [ i]
District 6: Pamela Gorman [ j]
District 8: Colette Rosati [ k]
District 11: Stephen Tully
District 19: Gary Pierce [ l]
District 23: Cheryl Chase [ a] [ m]
District 24: Russ Jones [ n]
District 26: Steve Huffman [ o]
Incumbent Defeated in Primary Election
Republican District 11: John Allen
Incumbents Defeated in General Elections
Republicans District 10: Doug Quelland
District 17: Laura Knaperek
Summary of results
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 6] [ 9] [ 10]
Detailed results
Sources for election results:[ 6] [ 9] [ 10]
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
^ a b c d e Representative Cheryl Chase was re-elected in 2004 as a Democrat ; however, she changed political party affiliation to Republican on October 13, 2005.[ 1] [ 2]
^ Jim Weiers was re-elected unopposed as Speaker for the 48th legislature.[ 5] ^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the Democratic primary by incumbent Paula Aboud .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the Republican primary by Pamela Gorman .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the Republican primary by incumbent Carolyn S. Allen .
^ Elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the general election by Democratic incumbent Rebecca Rios .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the general election by Democrat Amanda Aguirre .
^ Ran for the U.S. House in the 8th congressional district , but was defeated in the Republican primary by Randy Graf . Graf went on to lose the general election to Democrat Gabby Giffords .
^ a b c Democratic Representative Ann Kirkpatrick resigned her House seat on July 24, 2007.[ 14] [ 15] Thomas E. "Tom" Chabin (D) was appointed by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors to fill Ms. Kirkpatrick's unexpired term as Representative of District 2 on August 28, 2007 and was sworn in on September 10, 2007.[ 16]
^ a b c Republican Representative David Burnell Smith was removed from office on January 26, 2006.[ 2] [ 17] Nancy K. Barto (R) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2006 to fill the vacancy in District 7.[ 18]
^ a b c Democratic Representative Mark DeSimone resigned his House seat on July 24, 2008.[ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
^ a b c Republican Representative Chuck Gray resigned his House seat and was sworn in as State Senator for District 19 on March 15, 2006.[ 22] [ 23] Kirk Adams (R) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill Mr. Gray's unexpired term as Representative of District 19 on March 17, 2006.[ 24]
^ a b c Democratic Representative Lena S. Saradnik resigned her House seat on January 7, 2008.[ 19] [ 25] Nancy Young Wright (D) was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill Mrs. Saradnik's unexpired term as Representative of District 26 on January 18, 2008 and was sworn in on January 22, 2008.[ 26]
^ In official Arizona election results, the candidate's party affiliation is listed as "(GEORGE SEAMAN)" on the canvass of votes.
^ a b c d e f g The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
^ Despite coming in second place in the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, David Rodriguez did not advance to the general election.
^ After winning the Republican primary, Robert (Bob) McPeek withdrew from the general election on 9/14/2006.[ 27]
^ In official Arizona election results, the candidate's party affiliation is listed as "(BILL DORE)" on the canvass of votes.
References
^ "Regarding Cheryl Chase: Democrats should consider that seat vacant" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved July 19, 2024 .^ a b "2006, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Seventh Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ "2005, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Seventh Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 5.^ Davenport, Paul (January 11, 2005). "Weiers starts new stint in old job with respect from both sides" . Tri-Valley Dispatch. Retrieved July 19, 2024 . ^ a b "2007, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 6.^ a b c d "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2006" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .^ "2006 U.S. 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: 2006 Primary Election - September 12, 2006" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2006 General Election - November 7, 2006" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2004 Primary Election - September 7, 2004" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2004 General Election - November 2, 2004" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State ^ "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2004" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .^ "2007, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ Davenport, Paul (July 25, 2007). "Kirkpatrick resigns to challenge Renzi" . Casa Grande Dispatch . Retrieved July 20, 2024 . ^ Cole, Cyndy (August 28, 2007). "Chabin named new rep" . Arizona Daily Sun . Retrieved July 20, 2024 . ^ Templar, Le (December 8, 2005). "Judge upholds ouster of Smith" . East Valley Tribune . Retrieved July 19, 2024 . ^ Giblin, Paul (February 4, 2006). "Smith's House seat is filled" . East Valley Tribune . Retrieved July 19, 2024 . ^ a b "2008, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ Fenske, Sarah (July 24, 2008). "Accused wife-beater and State Representative Mark DeSimone resigned . . . or did he?" . Phoenix New Times . Retrieved July 20, 2024 . ^ "Funkhouser is in the House" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .^ "2006, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Seventh Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library ^ "Supervisors pick Rep. Gray to replace deceased state senator" . Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved July 19, 2024 .^ "Adams Appointed to Fill Arizona House Vacancy" . Insurance Journal . March 20, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2024 .^ Scarpinato, Daniel (January 8, 2008). "Saradnik resigns her District 26 seat: After 1 year in Legislature, Democrat will focus on recovery from stroke" . Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved July 20, 2024 . ^ Scarpinato, Daniel (January 18, 2008). "Young Wright will replace Saradnik in state House" . Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved July 20, 2024 . ^ "2006 General Election - Withdrawn or Removed Candidates" . Arizona Secretary of State
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