Arizona
Current officeholders from Open States people data (CC0). Look up your own ballot by ZIP.
2026 statewide races
Your options: Arizona Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Make Arizona Affordable Again
- Make Government Accountable to Arizonans
- Protect Education Freedom
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Compare where they stand, issue by issue
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Make Arizona more competitive with other states and more affordable for Arizonans by eliminating the state income tax and working with local entities to reduce the property tax burden.source
Empower Arizonans by ending medical mandates and ensuring vaccine freedom. Embolden parents to choose the vaccines right for their child by requiring schools to provide information about immunization exemptions.source
Opt into the federal education tax credit. Protect Empowerment Scholarship Accounts so families can choose the educational method that best meets the needs of their child. Increase education funding by leveraging Arizona’s constitutionally-provided assets.source
Rid waste, fraud, and abuse from state government by reviewing each agency and program, and identifying better and more efficient practices. Quickly get to work on inauguration day, rather than soliciting financial contributions into an inauguration fund and celebrating our own political victory.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
Statewide officials now
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
Open States lists only some statewide offices for some states; missing offices are coming soon.
State House (60 members)
What does a state representative do?
A member of the lower chamber of the state legislature (called the House, Assembly or House of Delegates). Writes and votes on state laws for a smaller district than a state senator. Usually 2 years.
- State budget and taxes
- Roads and schools
- Local issues raised by constituents
State Senate (30 members)
What does a state senator do?
A member of the upper chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and in many states confirms the governor's appointees. Usually 4 years.
- School funding and state taxes
- State criminal laws
- Drawing district maps (in many states)
Mayors
What does a mayor do?
Leads a city. In 'strong mayor' cities (like Chicago) the mayor runs city departments and proposes the budget; in others the city council and a city manager hold more power. Usually 4 years.
- Police and fire departments
- City budget and property tax levy
- Streets, water and garbage
Larger cities only, where Open States has current data. City council, county and school board: coming soon.