2026 Arizona Primary Election · July 21, 2026
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Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board race added
A new race page covers the 2026 Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board contest — two seats on the November ballot. Profiles were added for the three candidates who filed: incumbent Amy Carney and challengers Jennifer Johnson and Jeanne Beasley, along with a school-board-specific set of issue stances spanning curriculum, budgets, parental rights, declining enrollment, and board governance.
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Jessie Martines and David Redkey have withdrawn
Jessie Martines (U.S. House of Representatives - District 8) has withdrawn from the 2026 primary. David Redkey (U.S. House of Representatives – District 1) has withdrawn from the 2026 primary.
- Amy CarneyScottsdale Unified School District Governing Board70%NonpartisanJul 16, 2026
- Jeanne BeasleyScottsdale Unified School District Governing Board62%NonpartisanJul 16, 2026
- Jennifer JohnsonScottsdale Unified School District Governing Board50%NonpartisanJul 16, 2026
- Gerry FriedelFountain Hills Mayor64%NonpartisanJun 28, 2026
- Dan KovacevicFountain Hills Town Council60%NonpartisanJun 28, 2026
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- Federal24%
- Statewide52%
- State Legislature36%
- City37%
- School Board61%
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Races to watch
STATEWIDE · PRIMARY ELECTION · 10 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona Governor
The Governor of Arizona is the chief executive of the state, responsible for enforcing state laws, preparing the state budget, appointing state officials, and commanding the state militia. The Governor serves a four-year term.
★Incumbent
FEDERAL · PRIMARY ELECTION · 21 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona U.S. House of Representatives – District 1
Arizona's 1st Congressional District elects a member to the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers portions of northern and eastern Arizona. Members serve two-year terms.
MUNICIPAL · PRIMARY ELECTION · 8 candidates
AUGUST 25, 2026
Scottsdale City Council
The Scottsdale City Council sets policy for the City of Scottsdale. Council members serve four-year terms. The City Council is responsible for adopting the city budget, setting tax rates, and establishing city ordinances.
★Incumbent
SCHOOL BOARD · GENERAL ELECTION · 3 candidates
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is the five-member elected body that sets policy for SUSD, which serves roughly 20,000 students across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and parts of Phoenix and Tempe. Members serve staggered four-year terms; two seats are on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot. The board hires and oversees the superintendent, adopts the district budget, and sets curriculum, staffing, and facilities policy.
★Incumbent
STATE LEGISLATURE · PRIMARY ELECTION · 2 candidates
JULY 21, 2026
Arizona State Senate – District 1
Arizona State Senate members represent one of 30 legislative districts. State senators serve two-year terms and share legislative responsibility with two State House members from each district.
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Arizona Ballot Guide is a free, nonpartisan voter guide for the 2026 Arizona elections. Research every candidate on your ballot — from the race for Governor to your local city council — using voting records, issue stances, campaign websites, and verified public sources. Below are answers to common questions about voting in Arizona.
When is the 2026 Arizona primary election?
- Arizona’s statewide primary election is on July 21, 2026, with early voting and mail-in ballots beginning in late June 2026. The general election follows on November 3, 2026. Check the election calendar for every registration and voting deadline.View the election calendar
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- Arizona Ballot Guide tracks 365 candidates across 86 races in the 2026 election cycle, including Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Corporation Commission, U.S. House seats, the state legislature, and city councils in Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, and more.Browse all candidates
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- Every candidate profile is built from public, verifiable sources, including official candidate filings with the Arizona Secretary of State and county recorders, BallotReady, campaign websites, and candidates’ own public statements. Each profile links to its sources so you can confirm the information yourself.View all data sources
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- Use the Compare tool to view Arizona candidates side by side — party, incumbency, campaign websites, and their positions on issues like water, education, housing, taxes, and border security. You can also take the Issue Alignment quiz to see which candidates most closely match your own views.Compare candidates
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