Arizona's 22nd legislative district

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Arizona's 22nd legislative district
Asian
  • 64% Hispanic
    • 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.[1] The district has an overall population of 238,320.[2]

    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.[3]

    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.[4][5]

    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. 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.
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