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2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona

2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona

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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. This election was the first time since 1990 in which no third-party candidates appeared on the ballot in the House of Representatives elections.[1]

Quick Facts All 9 Arizona seats to the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...

Arizona was notable in 2020 for being one of two states, the other being North Carolina, in which the party receiving the majority of votes held a minority of congressional seats.

Overview

Statewide

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By district

Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district:[2]

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District 1

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The 1st district is based in the northeastern part of the state, encompassing the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, taking in Casa Grande, Maricopa, Oro Valley, and Marana. The district also includes the Navajo Nation, Hopi Reservation, and Gila River Indian Community. Incumbent Democrat Tom O'Halleran, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+2.

Democratic primary

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Eliminated in primary
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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Tiffany Shedd, attorney, small business owner, firearms instructor and candidate for this seat in 2018[25]
Eliminated in primary
  • Nolan Reidhead, attorney[26]
Withdrawn
Declined

Endorsements

Tiffany Shedd
Federal officials
  • Jon Kyl, former U.S. Senator from Arizona (1995–2013, 2018)[34]
  • Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives[35]
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District 2

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The 2nd district is located in southeastern Arizona, encompassing the eastern Tucson area. Incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+1.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Peter Quilter, national security professional[50]

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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Brandon Martin, U.S. Army veteran and candidate for this seat in 2018[52]
Eliminated in primary
  • Joseph Morgan, support technician[49]
  • Noran Ruden, businessman[53]
Withdrawn

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District 3

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The 3rd district encompasses southwestern Arizona, taking in Yuma, western Tucson, as well as stretching into the western suburbs of Phoenix, including Goodyear, Avondale, southern Buckeye, and a small portion of West Phoenix. Incumbent Democrat Raúl Grijalva, who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+13.

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Republican primary

Candidates

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  • Daniel Wood, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[60]
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  • Steve Ronnebeck, former auto mechanic[61][62]

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District 4

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The 4th district is located in north-central Arizona, taking in Lake Havasu City, Prescott, and the Phoenix exurbs, including San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, and northern Buckeye. The incumbent was Republican Paul Gosar, who was re-elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]

Republican primary

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Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Anne Marie Ward, former business consultant and former staffer to U.S. Senator Martha McSally[64]

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Democratic primary

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Nominee
  • Delina DiSanto, businesswoman and candidate for this seat in 2018[65]
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District 5

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The 5th district is centered around the eastern suburbs of Phoenix, including Gilbert, Queen Creek, southern and eastern Chandler, and eastern Mesa. The incumbent was Republican Andy Biggs, who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]

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District 6

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The 6th district covers parts of the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, containing Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, as well as a portion of North Phoenix, including Deer Valley and Desert View. The incumbent was Republican David Schweikert, who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]

Republican primary

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David Schweikert
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Democratic primary

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Endorsements

Anita Malik
Organizations
Hiral Tipirneni
Federal officials
State officials
Labor unions
Organizations

Polling

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General election

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District 7

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The 7th district encompasses Downtown Phoenix and western Phoenix, including the urban villages of Maryvale, Estrella, Laveen, South Mountain, Central City, Encanto, and Alhambra, as well as Tolleson and southern Glendale. The incumbent was Democrat Ruben Gallego, who was re-elected with 85.6% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[3]

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Republican primary

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  • Josh Barnett, entrepreneur[69]

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District 8

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The 8th district encompasses the western and northwestern suburbs of Phoenix, taking in Surprise, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Anthem, northern Glendale, and parts of North Phoenix, including North Gateway and Rio Vista. The incumbent was Republican Debbie Lesko, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]

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District 9

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The 9th district is based in the Phoenix metro, and includes Tempe, southern Scottsdale, western Mesa, northwestern Chandler, and southern Phoenix, containing Ahwatukee and Camelback East. The incumbent was Democrat Greg Stanton, who was elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]

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See also

Notes

Partisan clients
  1. Poll conducted for Anita Malik
  2. Poll sponsored by 314 Action, which has endorsed Tipierneni prior to the sampling period.
  3. Poll sponsored by Tipirneni's campaign.
  4. Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC.
  5. Poll sponsored by the DCCC
General notes
  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

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