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]
| Arizona's 22nd legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 22: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Eva Diaz (D) |
| House members | Lupe Contreras (D) Elda Luna-Nájera (D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 238,320 |
| Voting-age population | 164,609 |
| Registered voters | 103,673 |
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
editThe 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
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| 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 | ||||
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 4. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D22". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.