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2018 Arizona elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Arizona on November 6, 2018. All of Arizona's executive offices were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat and all of Arizona's nine seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican Party won the majority of statewide offices, albeit by much narrower margins than in previous elections (except for the governorship, which they won easily), while the Democratic Party picked up three statewide offices.
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U.S. Senate
Incumbent Republican Jeff Flake was eligible to run for re-election to a second term. As a strong critic of President Donald Trump and remaining unpopular in the state, Flake announced in October 2017 that he would not seek reelection.[1]
President Trump and Republicans backed Martha McSally to succeed Flake. Kelli Ward, former state senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016 also ran for the Republican nomination for the open seat.[2][3]
Results
On the evening of Monday, November 12, 2018, McSally posted on her Twitter that she had spoken with Sinema and conceded. Sinema celebrated with supporters later that evening.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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February special election
A special election was held in Arizona's 8th congressional district following the resignation of Congressman Trent Franks. Republican nominee and former Arizona Senate president pro tem Debbie Lesko won a closer-than-expected race against Democratic challenger Hiral Tipirneni.
November general election
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Governor
Incumbent Republican governor Doug Ducey won re-election to a second term.
Results
Secretary of state
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Michele Reagan lost the nomination for a second term to Steve Gaynor, who lost the general election to Democratic state senator Katie Hobbs.
Results
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Attorney general
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Incumbent Republican attorney general Mark Brnovich won re-election to a second term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mark Brnovich, incumbent attorney general, former director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. District Court of Arizona[6]
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- January Contreras, former director of Arizona Department of Health Services and senior advisor to former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano[8]
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Kielsky (write-in candidate)[6]
Primary results
Endorsements
Mark Brnovich (R)
Organizations
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce
- Arizona Fraternal Order of Police
- Arizona REALTORS
- Arizona Right to Life
- Arizona Police Association
- Cochise County Sheriff P.J. Allred
- Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
- Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
- Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb
- Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
- Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher
- Yuma County Sheriff Leon Wilmot
January Contreras (D)
Organizations
- Democracy for America[9]
- Emily's List
- Human Rights Campaign[10]
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona
General election
Polling
Results
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State treasurer
Incumbent Republican state treasurer Jeff DeWit announced on April 6, 2016, that he would not run for re-election to a second term as state treasurer.[13] Republican Kimberly Yee won the general election.
Results
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Incumbent Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas ran for re-election to a second term and lost to Frank Riggs in a close five-way primary. Riggs lost to Democratic teacher Kathy Hoffman in the general election.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert Branch, Grand Canyon University professor[14]
- Diane Douglas, incumbent superintendent of public instruction[15]
- Jonathan Gelbart, director of charter school development for Basis Schools[16]
- Tracy Livingston, Maricopa County Community College District board member[17][18]
- Frank Riggs, former U.S. representative for California's 1st congressional district (1995–1999), candidate for U.S. Senate for California in 1998, candidate for Governor of Arizona in 2006 and 2014[19]
Endorsements
Tracy Livingston
Federal officials
- Debbie Lesko, U.S. representative[20]
State and local officials
- Lisa Graham Keegan, former Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Jaime Molera, former Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Steven Yarbrough, President of Arizona Senate
- Sylvia Allen, state senator
- Karen Fann, state senator
- JD Mesnard, Arizona House Speaker
- Kevin Payne, state representative.[21]
- Vince Leach, state representative.
- Todd Clodfelter, state representative.
- Paul Boyer, state representative[22]
- Drew John, state representative.
- David Livingston, state representative
- Sal Dicicio, Phoenix City Councilman
Frank Riggs
Individuals
- Ernest Garfield, former state treasurer
- Adam Kwasman, former state representative.
- Jim Waring, Phoenix City Councilman and former state senator.
- Jake Hoffman, Queen Creek Town Councilman.
- Jared Taylor, Gilbert Town Councilman.
- Jim Lane, Mayor of Scottsdale[23]
Jonathan Gelbart
Individuals[24]
- James Kolbe, former congressman
- Rich Crandall, former state senator
- Kevin Thompson, Mesa City councilmember
- Chris Glover, Mesa City councilmember
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kathy Hoffman, Peoria Unified School District speech therapist[15]
- David Schapira, high school administrator for the East Valley Institute of Technology and former state senator (2011–2013)[25]
Primary results
General election
Polling
Results
Hoffman:
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Riggs:
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
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Mine Inspector
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Incumbent Republican Mine Inspector Joe Hart won re-election to a fourth term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- William Pierce, engineer[26]
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kim Ruff (write-in candidate)[6]
Primary results
General election
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Corporation Commission
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"Corporation Commissioners must only satisfy the standard requirements for all Arizona state officers, who must be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and able to speak English."[27] Two of the seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission are up for election, elected by plurality block voting.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tom Forese, incumbent Corporation Commissioner[6][28]
- Rodney Glassman, former Tucson city councilman and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010[29]
- James "Jim" O'Connor, former investment law advisor for the California State Senate[30]
- Justin Olson, incumbent Corporation Commissioner[28]
- Eric Sloan, small business owner[6][31]
Declined
- Doug Little, former Corporation Commissioner (2015–2017)[32]
Endorsements
Rodney Glassman
Individuals
- Bill Montgomery, Maricopa County Attorney
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sandra Kennedy, former Corporation Commissioner (2009–2013), former state senator (1993–2000), and former state representative (1987–1992)[33]
- William Mundell, former Republican Corporation Commissioner (1999–2009) and former Republican state representative (1986–1992)[34]
- Kiana Sears, Mesa Public Schools governing board member[35][6]
Primary results
General election
Results
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Supreme Court
Two justices on the Arizona Supreme Court were up for retention in 2018.[36]
Justice Bolick retention
Yes:
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Clint Bolick was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey in 2016 to succeed retiring justice Rebecca White Berch.[37]
Justice Pelander retention
Yes:
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
John Pelander was appointed by Governor Jan Brewer in 2009 to succeed retiring justice Ruth McGregor.[38] He was retained by the voters in 2012.[39]
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State Legislature
All 30 members of the Arizona State Senate and all 60 members of the Arizona House of Representatives were up for election. Democrats flipped four state house districts.
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State ballot measures
Prop 125 (HCR2032): Related to Public Retirement Systems[40][41][42]- Prop 126 (C-05-2018): "The Protect Arizona Taxpayers Act"[40][41][42]
Prop 127 (C-04-2018): "Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona Amendment"[40][41][42]- Prop 305 (R-02-2018): "Save Our Schools Arizona"[40][41][42]
- Prop 306 (HCR2007): Related to the Citizens Clean Elections Act[40][41][42]
No:
- 80–90%
- 70–80%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
No:
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
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