There aren’t many contested Democratic legislative races in Southern Arizona in 2026, only in LD 20 and 21.
LD 20 Senate: Alma Hernandez (House Rep.-termed out) vs. Rocque Perez, former Ward 5 Councilman
LD 20 House (2 seats), 4 Dems running: Genoveva Diaz, Ben Koehler, Sally Gonzales (State Senator – termed out) and Betty Villegas, House Rep.,incumbent
LD 20 debate held by Citizens Clean Elections Commission on May 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUtTA0gkSY
If you want to meet these LD 20 candidates in person, register for June 10 meet & greet at Community Foundation of Southern Arizona :https://blogforarizona.net/event/ld-17-ld-20-nonpartisan-meet-greet/
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LD 21 House (2 seats), 4 Dems running: Consuelo Hernandez (House Rep., incumbent), Maritza Higuera, Miranda Lopez, Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (House Rep.,incumbent, former then-LD 10 Rep.)
LD 21 House debate held by Citizens Clean Elections Commission on May 27: https://www.youtube.com/live/WCZW0Ly6qt0?si=iaVEZKCvRDnGHvbU
Carolyn’s note: Rep. Alma Hernandez (LD 20) and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (LD 21) are sisters, and their brother is former then-LD 2 House Rep. Daniel Hernandez (2017 to 2023).
More info on CCEC debates: https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information
Vote wisely on or before AZ Primary on July 21, 2026. Early ballots go out on June 24.
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