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Legislative district in Arizona, United States
Arizona's 22nd legislative district
Map of District 22: Approved January 21, 2022Map of District 22: Approved January 21, 2022
SenatorEva Diaz (D)
House membersLupe Contreras (D)
Elda Luna-Nájera (D)
Registration
Demographics
Population238,320
Voting-age population164,609
Registered voters103,673

Arizona's 22nd legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 40 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 103,673. The district has an overall population of 238,320.

Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 22nd district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 64% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.

Political representation

The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Eva Diaz (D-Tolleson) in the Arizona Senate and by Lupe Contreras (D-Cashion) and Elda Luna-Nájera (D-Tolleson) in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Name Image Residence Office Party
Eva Diaz Tolleson State senator Democrat
Lupe Contreras Cashion State representative Democrat
Elda Luna-Nájera Tolleson State representative Democrat

Election results

The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.

Arizona Senate

2022 Arizona's 22nd Senate district election (Write-in)
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eva Diaz 6,629 58.97
Republican Steven Robinson 3,722 33.11
Democratic Steven Chapman 545 4.85
Write-in Other write-ins 345 3.07
Total votes 11,241 100.00
Democratic hold

Arizona House of Representatives

2022 Arizona House of Representatives election, 22nd district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lupe Contreras 25,974 53.03
Democratic Leezah Sun 23,004 46.97
Total votes 48,978 100.00
Democratic hold
Democratic hold

See also

References

  1. "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 4. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  2. "Approved Official Legislative Map: D22". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  3. "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  4. "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  5. "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
Arizona Arizona Senate
57th Legislature (2025-present)
President of the Senate
Warren Petersen (R)
President pro tempore
T. J. Shope (R)
Majority Leader
Janae Shamp (R)
Minority Leader
Priya Sundareshan (D)
  1. ▌Mark Finchem (R)
  2. ▌Shawnna Bolick (R)
  3. ▌John Kavanagh (R)
  4. ▌Carine Werner (R)
  5. ▌Lela Alston (D)
  6. ▌Theresa Hatathlie (D)
  7. ▌Wendy Rogers (R)
  8. ▌Lauren Kuby (D)
  9. ▌Eva Burch (D)
  10. ▌Dave Farnsworth (R)
  11. ▌Catherine Miranda (D)
  12. ▌Mitzi Epstein (D)
  13. ▌J. D. Mesnard (R)
  14. ▌Warren Petersen (R)
  15. ▌Jake Hoffman (R)
  16. ▌T. J. Shope (R)
  17. ▌Vince Leach (R)
  18. ▌Priya Sundareshan (D)
  19. ▌David Gowan (R)
  20. ▌Sally Ann Gonzales (D)
  21. ▌Rosanna Gabaldón (D)
  22. ▌Eva Diaz (D)
  23. ▌Brian Fernandez (D)
  24. ▌Analise Ortiz (D)
  25. ▌Tim Dunn (R)
  26. ▌Flavio Bravo (D)
  27. ▌Kevin Payne (R)
  28. ▌Frank Carroll (R)
  29. ▌Janae Shamp (R)
  30. ▌Hildy Angius (R)
Arizona Arizona House of Representatives
57th Legislature (2025–2027)
Speaker of the House
Steve Montenegro (R)
Speaker pro tempore
Neal Carter (R)
Majority Leader
Michael Carbone (R)
Minority Leader
Oscar De Los Santos (D)
  1. ▌Quang Nguyen (R)
    ▌Selina Bliss (R)
  2. ▌Justin Wilmeth (R)
    ▌Stephanie Simacek (D)
  3. ▌Joseph Chaplik (R)
    ▌Alexander Kolodin (R)
  4. ▌Matt Gress (R)
    ▌Pamela Carter (R)
  5. ▌Sarah Liguori (D)
    ▌Aaron Márquez (D)
  6. ▌Myron Tsosie (D)
    ▌Mae Peshlakai (D)
  7. ▌David Marshall (R)
    ▌Walter Blackman (R)
  8. ▌Janeen Connolly (D)
    ▌Brian Garcia (D)
  9. ▌Lorena Austin (D)
    ▌Seth Blattman (D)
  10. ▌Justin Olson (R)
    ▌Ralph Heap (R)
  11. ▌Oscar De Los Santos (D)
    ▌Junelle Cavero (D)
  12. ▌Patty Contreras (D)
    ▌Stacey Travers (D)
  13. ▌Julie Willoughby (R)
    ▌Jeff Weninger (R)
  14. ▌Laurin Hendrix (R)
    ▌Khyl Powell (R)
  15. ▌Neal Carter (R)
    ▌Michael Way (R)
  16. ▌Teresa Martinez (R)
    ▌Chris Lopez (R)
  17. ▌Rachel Keshel (R)
    ▌Kevin Volk (D)
  18. ▌Christopher Mathis (D)
    ▌Nancy Gutierrez (D)
  19. ▌Gail Griffin (R)
    ▌Lupe Diaz (R)
  20. ▌Alma Hernandez (D)
    ▌Betty Villegas (D)
  21. ▌Consuelo Hernandez (D)
    ▌Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)
  22. ▌Lupe Contreras (D)
    ▌Elda Luna-Nájera (D)
  23. ▌Mariana Sandoval (D)
    ▌Michele Peña (R)
  24. ▌Lydia Hernandez (D)
    ▌Anna Abeytia (D)
  25. ▌Michael Carbone (R)
    ▌Nick Kupper (R)
  26. ▌Cesar Aguilar (D)
    ▌Quantá Crews (D)
  27. ▌Lisa Fink (R)
    ▌Tony Rivero (R)
  28. ▌David Livingston (R)
    ▌Beverly Pingerelli (R)
  29. ▌Steve Montenegro (R)
    ▌James Taylor (R)
  30. ▌Leo Biasiucci (R)
    ▌John Gillette (R)
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