Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2014
Elections for theArizona House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 28, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of theArizona House of Representatives, which was held by Republicans. However, theRepublican Party did gain two additional seats, going from 36 to 38 seats. TheDemocratic Party dropped from 24 to just 22.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 18 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Tobin |  Republican | House District 1 |
| Juan Carlos Escamilla |  Democratic | House District 4 |
| Doris Goodale | Republican | House District 5 |
| Brenda Barton | Republican | House District 6 |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | Democratic | House District 7 |
| Adam Kwasman | Republican | House District 11 |
| Steve Smith | Republican | House District 11 |
| Tom Forese | Republican | House District 17 |
| Jeff Dial | Republican | House District 18 |
| Lupe Contreras | Democratic | House District 19 |
| Debbie Lesko | Republican | House District 21 |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | House District 23 |
| Chad Campbell | Democratic | House District 24 |
| Justin Olson | Republican | House District 25 |
| Justin Pierce | Republican | House District 25 |
| Catherine H. Miranda | Democratic | House District 27 |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democratic | House District 29 |
| Martin Quezada | Republican | House District 29 |
Majority control
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Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theArizona House of Representatives:
| Arizona House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 24 | 22 | |
| Republican Party | 36 | 38 | |
| Total | 60 | 60 | |
Qualifications
Article 4, Part 2, Section 2 of theArizona Constitution states: "No person shall be a member of the Legislature unless he shall be a citizen of the United States at the time of his election, nor unless he shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and shall have been a resident of Arizona at least three years and of the county from which he is elected at least one year before his election."
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 27 (45.0%) of the 60 seats up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 11 Democrats and 16 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 33 (55.0%) of the 60 seats up for election.
Primary challenges
A total of 18 incumbents faced primary competition on August 26. Nineteen incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 23 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state representatives that faced primary competition were:
- District 1: IncumbentKaren Fann andNoel Campbell defeatedLinda Gray andSean Englund in the Republican primary.
- District 4: IncumbentLisa Otondo andCharlene Fernandez defeatedJose Suarez in the Democratic primary.
- District 5: IncumbentSonny Borrelli andRegina Cobb defeatedSam Medrano andGeorge Schnittgrund in the Republican primary.
- District 7: IncumbentAlbert Hale andJennifer Benally defeatedJoshua Lavar Butler andArlando Teller in the Democratic primary.
- District 8: IncumbentsFrank Pratt andT.J. Shope defeatedWayne Bachmann andDarla Dawald in the Republican primary.
- District 13: IncumbentsDarin Mitchell andSteve Montenegro defeatedDiane Landis in the Republican primary.
- District 14: IncumbentsDavid Gowan andDavid Stevens defeatedSusan Syfert in the Republican primary.
- District 15: IncumbentsJohn Allen andHeather Carter defeatedDavid Burnell Smith in the Republican primary.
- District 16: IncumbentsDoug Coleman andKelly Townsend defeatedJohn Fillmore andAdam Stevens in the Republican primary.
- District 18: IncumbentBob Robson andJill Norgaard defeatedJohn King andDavid Pheanis in the Republican primary.
- District 20: IncumbentCarl Seelwas defeated by incumbentPaul Boyer andAnthony Kern in the Republican primary.
- District 23: IncumbentMichelle Ugenti andJay Lawrence defeatedEffie Carlson andBob Littlefield in the Republican primary.
- District 24: IncumbentLela Alston andKen Clark defeatedRichard Bauer in the Democratic primary.
- District 25: IncumbentJustin Olson andRussell "Rusty" Bowers defeatedHaydee Dawson,Michelle Udall andJerry D. Walker in the Republican primary.
- District 27: IncumbentNorma A. Munozwas defeated byReginald Bolding andRebecca Rios in the Democratic primary.
- District 28: IncumbentKate Brophy McGee andShawnna Bolick defeatedMary Hamway in the Republican primary.
Retiring incumbents
Eighteen incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 42 (70.0%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, 7 Democrats and 11 Republicans, can be foundabove.
List of candidates
District 1
Note: IncumbentAndy Tobin (R) did not run for re-election.
August 26 Democratic primary:
August 26 Republican primary:- Noel Campbell: 16,288
a - Sean Englund: 4,812
- Karen Fann: 19,350a - Incumbent Fann was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Linda Gray: 13,490
- Noel Campbell: 16,288
November 4 General election candidates:
- Frank Cuccia: 22,223
- Noel Campbell: 43,864
- Karen Fann: 46,597
District 2
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Demion Clincoa - Incumbent Clinco was first appointed to the chamber on February 20, 2014.
- Rosanna Gabaldóna - Incumbent Gabaldon was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Demion Clinco
- August 26 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Demion Clinco: 17,080
- Rosanna Gabaldón: 21,200
- John Ackerley: 19,656
District 3
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Sally Ann Gonzalesa - Incumbent Gonzales was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Macario Saldatea - Incumbent Saldate was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Sally Ann Gonzales
- August 26 Republican primary:
Note:Patricia Flores withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sally Ann Gonzales: 22,883
- Macario Saldate: 20,148
District 4
Note: IncumbentJuan Carlos Escamilla (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Charlene Fernandez: 4,497a
- Lisa Otondo: 4,556a - Incumbent Otondo was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Jose Suarez: 2,861
- Charlene Fernandez: 4,497
- August 26 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charlene Fernandez: 12,251
- Lisa Otondo: 13,324
- Richard Hopkins : 12,063
District 5
Note: IncumbentDoris Goodale (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Sonny Borrelli: 12,286a - Incumbent Borrelli was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Regina Cobb: 7,559a
- Jennifer Jones: 5,236
- Sam Medrano: 5,904
- George Schnittgrund: 3,936
- Sonny Borrelli: 12,286
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joseph "Joe" Longoria: 10,613
- Beth Weisser: 10,461
- Sonny Borrelli: 31,277
- Regina Cobb: 30,160
District 6
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Bob Thorpea - Incumbent Thorpe was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Brenda Bartona - Incumbent Barton was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bob Thorpe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lanny Morrison: 27,520
- Bob Thorpe: 32,886
- Brenda Barton: 32,948
District 7
Note: IncumbentJamescita Peshlakai (D) ran forSenate District 7.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Jennifer D. Benally: 9,953a
- Joshua Lavar Butler: 6,955
- Arlando S. Teller (Write-In): 339
- Albert Hale: 12,897a - Incumbent Hale was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jennifer D. Benally: 9,953
- August 26 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jennifer D. Benally: 27,625
- Albert Hale: 26,071
District 8
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Wayne Bachmann: 2,974
- Darla Dawald: 4,081
- Frank Pratt: 5,992a - Incumbent Pratt was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Thomas "T.J." Shope: 5,556a - Incumbent Shope was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carmen Casillas: 14,847
- Frank Pratt: 19,458
- Thomas "T.J." Shope: 19,198
District 9
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Randy Friesea
- Victoria Steelea - Incumbent Steele was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Randy Friese
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Ethan Orra - Incumbent Orr was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Ethan Orr
November 4 General election candidates:
- Randy Friese: 33,059
- Victoria Steele: 33,425
- Ethan Orr: 32,928
District 10
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Stefanie Macha - Incumbent Mach was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Bruce Wheelera - Incumbent Wheeler was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Stefanie Mach
- August 26 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stefanie Mach: 31,163
- Bruce Wheeler: 32,731
- William Wildish: 25,240
- Todd Clodfelter: 29,940
District 11
Note: IncumbentsAdam Kwasman (R) andSteve Smith did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Mark Finchem: 13,584a
- Jo Grant: 8,087
- Vince Leach: 15,596a
- Mark Finchem: 13,584
November 4 General election candidates:
- Holly Lyon: 27,392
- Barry McCain (Write-in): 49
- Mark Finchem: 36,732
- Vince Leach: 34,274
District 12
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Eddie Farnswortha - Incumbent Farnsworth was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- Warren Petersena - Incumbent Petersen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Eddie Farnsworth
November 4 General election candidates:
- D.J. Rothans: 18,446
- Eddie Farnsworth: 32,843
- Warren Petersen: 34,784
District 13
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Diane Landis: 7,684
- Darin Mitchell: 11,372a - Incumbent Mitchell was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Steve Montenegro: 11,548a - Incumbent Montenegro was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Hansen: 14,509
- Darin Mitchell: 27,550
- Steve Montenegro: 28,028
District 14
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- David Gowan: 15,475a - Incumbent Gowan was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- David Stevens: 14,909a - Incumbent Stevens was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Susan Syfert: 6,953
- David Gowan: 15,475
November 4 General election candidates:
- James C. Burton: 22,713
- David Gowan: 34,946
- David Stevens: 34,850
District 15
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 26 Republican primary:
- John Allen: 10,119a - Incumbent Allen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Heather Carter: 12,175a - Incumbent Carter was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- David Burnell Smith: 10,087
- John Allen: 10,119
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Allen: 33,785
- Heather Carter: 38,664
District 16
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Doug Coleman: 8,826a - Incumbent Coleman was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- John Fillmore: 6,856
- Adam Stevens: 3,724
- Kelly Townsend: 12,035a - Incumbent Townsend was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Doug Coleman: 8,826
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cara Prior: 15,792
- Doug Coleman: 28,908
- Kelly Townsend: 28,300
District 17
Note: IncumbentTom Forese (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- J.D. Mesnarda - Incumbent Mesnard was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jeff Weningera
- J.D. Mesnard
November 4 General election candidates:
- Danielle Lee: 21,304
- J.D. Mesnard: 30,018
- Jeff Weninger: 32,297
District 18
Note: IncumbentJeff Dial (R) ran forSenate District 18.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- John King: 7,210
- Jill Norgaard: 11,324a
- David Pheanis: 5,963
- Bob Robson: 10,594a - Incumbent Robson was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Denise "Mitzi" Epstein: 30,480
- Jill Norgaard: 32,863
- Bob Robson: 31,587
Note:Scott Ryan (I) filed to run but was removed from the ballot.
District 19
Note: IncumbentLupe Contreras (D) ran forState Senate District 19.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Mark Cardenasa - Incumbent Cardenas was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Diego Espinozaa
- Mark Cardenas
- August 26 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Cardenas: 10,999
- Diego Espinoza: 10,076
- Sophia E. Johnson: 8,029
District 20
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Bill Adams: 4,480
- Thurane Aung Khin: 3,469
- Paul Boyer: 9,436a - Incumbent Boyer was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Anthony Kern: 6,674a
- Carl Seel: 4,817 - Incumbent Seel was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
Note:Aaron Flannery withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy Schwabenlender: 19,779
- Paul Boyer: 25,610
- Anthony Kern: 23,799
District 21
Note: IncumbentDebbie Lesko (R) ran forSenate District 21.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Rick Graya - Incumbent Gray was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tony Riveroa
- Rick Gray
Note:Bryan Hackbarth was removed from the ballot.
Libertarian candidates:
Note:Helmuth Hack withdrew from the race.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Esther Duran Lumm: 19,629
- Rick Gray: 29,589
- Tony Rivero: 27,826
District 22
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- David Livingstona - Incumbent Livingston was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Phil Lovasa - Incumbent Lovas was first appointed to the chamber in 2012.
- David Livingston
Independent candidates:
- Americans Elect of Arizona Party candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bonnie Boyce-Wilson: 20,173
- Larry Woods: 18,547
- David Livingston: 41,093
- Phil Lovas: 42,409
- Fred Botha: 4,093
- Suzie Easter: 2,487
District 23
Note: IncumbentJohn Kavanagh (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Effie Carlson: 9,750
- Jay Lawrence: 13,573a
- Bob Littlefield: 12,451
- Michelle Ugenti: 19,331a - Incumbent Ugenti was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Lawrence: 44,453
- Michelle Ugenti: 51,124
District 24
Note: IncumbentChad Campbell (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Lela Alston: 8,006a - Incumbent Alston was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Richard Bauer: 3,990
- Ken Clark: 6,663a
- Lela Alston: 8,006
- August 26 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lela Alston: 21,740
- Ken Clark: 21,186
- Lei Lani Cortez: 13,183
District 25
Note: IncumbentJustin Pierce (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Russell "Rusty" Bowers: 13,158a
- Haydee Dawson: 2,978
- Justin Olson: 15,907a - Incumbent Olson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Michelle Udall: 12,332
- Jerry D. Walker: 2,812
- Russell "Rusty" Bowers: 13,158
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Butler: 15,145
- Sheila Ogea: 14,866
- Russell "Rusty" Bowers: 33,220
- Justin Olson: 34,451
- Michael Kielsky: 3,661
District 26
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Juan Jose Mendeza - Incumbent Mendez was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Andrew Sherwooda - Incumbent Sherwood was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Juan Jose Mendez
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Juan Jose Mendez: 13,413
- Andrew Sherwood: 13,584
- James Roy: 11,098
- Chris Will: 5,395
District 27
Note: IncumbentCatherine H. Miranda (D) ran forSenate District 27.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Reginald Bolding: 4,307a
- Norma Muñoz: 4,067 - Incumbent Muñoz was first appointed to the chamber on March 24, 2014.
- Marcelino Quiñonez: 2,977
- Rebecca Rios: 4,797a
- Edward Blackwell (Write-in): 31
- Reginald Bolding: 4,307
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Myron L. Jackson, Sr.a (Write-in)
- Jose Telloa (Write-in)
- Myron L. Jackson, Sr.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Reginald Bolding: 13,950
- Rebecca Rios: 16,576
- Myron L. Jackson, Sr.: 5,261
- Jose Tello: 5,261
District 28
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Eric Meyera - Incumbent Meyer was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Eric Meyer
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Shawnna Bolick: 9,952a
- Kate Brophy McGee: 16,900a - Incumbent McGee was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mary Hamway: 9,562
- Shawnna Bolick: 9,952
- Libertarian candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Meyer: 31,646
- Kate Brophy McGee: 37,054
- Shawnna Bolick: 29,061
- Zhani Doko: 5,306
District 29
Note: IncumbentsLydia Hernandez (D) andMartin Quezada (D) ran forSenate District 29.
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Richard C. Andrade: 2,933a
- Steven Chapman: 1,978
- Denise Martha Garcia: 2,455
- Ceci Velásquez: 2,843a
- Richard C. Andrade: 2,933
- August 26 Republican primary:
Note:Erminie Zarra withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard C. Andrade: 10,127
- Ceci Velásquez: 9,556
- Aaron Borders: 8,320
District 30
- August 26 Democratic primary:
- Jonathan Larkina - Incumbent Larkin was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Debbie McCune-Davisa - Incumbent McCune Davis was elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Jonathan Larkin
- August 26 Republican primary:
- Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jonathan Larkin: 11,252
- Debbie McCune-Davis: 11,980
- Michael Aaron Gidwani: 7,445
- John Lyon: 8,158
- Angel Garcia (Write-in): 11
See also
External links
- Arizona Secretary of State - Official primary election candidate list
- Arizona Secretary of State - Official primary election results
- Arizona Secretary of State - Official general election candidate list
- kpho.com - Unofficial general election results
- Arizona Secretary of State - Official general election results
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