Arizona’s primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, and voters will be asked to choose their preferred candidate from their party to move forward to the general election for state and federal offices.
Incumbent District One Congressional Representative Tom O’Halleran, a democrat, will run unopposed in his party following the withdrawal of Miguel Olivas. Republican candidates for District One are Wendy Rogers, Tiffany Shedd and Steve Smith, a current state senator.
Candidates for the U.S. Senate include Democrats Deedra Abbound and Kyrsten Sinema. Republican candidates are Joe Arpaio, Martha McSally and Dr. Kelli Ward. Eve Reyes Aguirre will represent the Green Party and Doug Marks will be on the ballot for the Libertarian Party.
Current Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, will be challenged in the primary by former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett. Democrats on the primary ballot for governor are Steve Farley, Kelly Fryer and David Garcia. Independent candidates are Noah Dyer and Christian Komor.
Incumbent Michelle Reagan will face fellow Republican Kevin Gibbons in the race for Arizona Secretary of State. Democratic candidates are Katie Hobbs and Leslie Pico.
Candidates for State Treasurer are Republicans Jo Ann Sabbagh and Kimberly Yee.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, a Republican, is being challenged by Republicans Robert Branch, Jonathan Gelbart, Tracy Livingston and Frank Riggs. Democratic primary candidates are Kathy Hoffman and David Schapira. Independent candidate Stacie Banks will also be on the ballot.
Two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission will be filled by winners of the primary election. Republican primary candidates are incumbents Tom Forese and Justin Olson as well as Rodney Glassman, James O’Connor and Eric Sloan. Democratic candidates are Sandra Kennedy, William Mundell and Kiana Sears.
The Arizona State House of Representatives primary will include Republican incumbent Bob Thorpe challenged by Walter Blackman and Stuart McDaniel. Democratic candidates are Felicia French and City of Holbrook Mayor Bobby Tyler.
The District 6 senate race will not be part of the primary as incumbent Sylvia Allen, a Republican, will be going up against Holbrook vice mayor Democrat Wade Carlisle.
Coming up in the general election will be those running unopposed in their party for offices in Navajo County including justice of the peace, various school boards and constable.
The last day to register to vote in the Arizona primary election is this Monday, July 30. Mail in ballots must be requested by Aug. 17. To find your polling place, or for further information on candidates, contact the Navajo County Elections department at 100 E. Code Talkers Drive in Holbrook.
