Arizona's 8th legislative district

American legislative district

Legislative district in Arizona, United States
  • 36.06% Democratic
  • 25.07% Republican
  • 38.87% Other
Demographics
  • 53% White
  • 7% Black/African American
  • 5% Native American
  • 8% Asian
  • 25% Hispanic
Population244,166Voting-age population204,640Registered voters117,848

Arizona's 8th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 57 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 117,848.[1] The district has an overall population of 244,166.[2]

Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. 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 Juan Mendez (D-Tempe) in the Arizona Senate and by Melody Hernandez (D-Tempe) and Deborah Nardozzi (D-Scottsdale) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]

Jevin Hodge was appointed in January 2024 to succeed Representative Athena Salman, who resigned at the end of 2023.[6] However, Representative Hodge subsequently resigned in March 2024 from the seat as well.[7] Nardozzi was appointed to succeed Hodge in April 2024.[8]

Name Image Residence Office Party
Juan Mendez Tempe State senator Democrat
Melody Hernandez Tempe State representative Democrat
Deborah Nardozzi Scottsdale State representative Democrat

Election results

The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.

Arizona Senate

2022 Arizona's 8th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Mendez (incumbent) 42,669 62.72
Republican Roxana Holzapfel 25,366 37.28
Total votes 68,035 100
Democratic hold

Arizona House of Representatives

2022 Arizona House of Representatives election, 8th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Melody Hernandez (Incumbent) 40,378 31.71
Democratic Athena Salman (Incumbent) 39,386 30.93
Republican Caden Darrow 23,848 18.73
Republican Bill Loughrige 23,725 18.63
Total votes 127,337 100.00
Democratic hold
Democratic hold

See also

References

  1. ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 3. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D8". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Hahne, Greg (January 31, 2024). "Maricopa County Board of Supervisors pick Jevin Hodge to replace Rep. Athena Salman". KJZZ. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Horton, Alysa (March 19, 2024). "Jevin Hodge Resigns from Arizona House of Representatives". The State Press. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Pitzl, Mary Jo (April 4, 2024). "Replacement selected for Arizona lawmaker who resigned after college sexual violence report". AZ Central. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
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56th Legislature (2023-present)
President of the Senate
Warren Petersen (R)
President pro tempore
T. J. Shope (R)
Majority Leader
Sonny Borrelli (R)
Minority Leader
Mitzi Epstein (D)
  1. ▌Ken Bennett (R)
  2. ▌Shawnna Bolick (R)
  3. ▌John Kavanagh (R)
  4. ▌Christine Marsh (D)
  5. ▌Lela Alston (D)
  6. ▌Theresa Hatathlie (D)
  7. ▌Wendy Rogers (R)
  8. ▌Juan Mendez (D)
  9. ▌Eva Burch (D)
  10. ▌Dave Farnsworth (R)
  11. ▌Catherine Miranda (D)
  12. ▌Mitzi Epstein (D)
  13. ▌J. D. Mesnard (R)
  14. ▌Warren Petersen (R)
  15. ▌Jake Hoffman (R)
  16. ▌T. J. Shope (R)
  17. ▌Justine Wadsack (R)
  18. ▌Priya Sundareshan (D)
  19. ▌David Gowan (R)
  20. ▌Sally Ann Gonzales (D)
  21. ▌Rosanna Gabaldón (D)
  22. ▌Eva Diaz (D)
  23. ▌Brian Fernandez (D)
  24. ▌Anna Hernandez (D)
  25. ▌Sine Kerr (R)
  26. ▌Flavio Bravo (D)
  27. ▌Anthony Kern (R)
  28. ▌Frank Carroll (R)
  29. ▌Janae Shamp (R)
  30. ▌Sonny Borrelli (R)
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56th Legislature (2023–2025)
Speaker of the House
Ben Toma (R)
Speaker pro tempore
Travis Grantham (R)
Majority Leader
Leo Biasiucci (R)
Minority Leader
Lupe Contreras (D)
  1. ▌Quang Nguyen (R)
    ▌Selina Bliss (R)
  2. ▌Judy Schwiebert (D)
    ▌Justin Wilmeth (R)
  3. ▌Joseph Chaplik (R)
    ▌Alexander Kolodin (R)
  4. ▌Matt Gress (R)
    ▌Laura Terech (D)
  5. ▌Sarah Liguori (D)
    ▌Charles Lucking (D)
  6. ▌Myron Tsosie (D)
    ▌Mae Peshlakai (D)
  7. ▌David Cook (R)
    ▌David Marshall (R)
  8. ▌Melody Hernandez (D)
    ▌Deborah Nardozzi (D)
  9. ▌Lorena Austin (D)
    ▌Seth Blattman (D)
  10. ▌Justin Heap (R)
    ▌Barbara Parker (R)
  11. ▌Oscar De Los Santos (D)
    ▌Junelle Cavero (D)
  12. ▌Patty Contreras (D)
    ▌Stacey Travers (D)
  13. ▌Jennifer Pawlik (D)
    ▌Julie Willoughby (R)
  14. ▌Travis Grantham (R)
    ▌Laurin Hendrix (R)
  15. ▌Jacqueline Parker (R)
    ▌Neal Carter (R)
  16. ▌Teresa Martinez (R)
    ▌Keith Seaman (D)
  17. ▌Rachel Jones (R)
    ▌Cory McGarr (R)
  18. ▌Christopher Mathis (D)
    ▌Nancy Gutierrez (D)
  19. ▌Gail Griffin (R)
    ▌Lupe Diaz (R)
  20. ▌Alma Hernandez (D)
    ▌Betty Villegas (D)
  21. ▌Consuelo Hernandez (D)
    ▌Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)
  22. ▌Lupe Contreras (D)
    ▌Elda Luna-Nájera (D)
  23. ▌Mariana Sandoval (D)
    ▌Michele Peña (R)
  24. ▌Lydia Hernandez (D)
    ▌Analise Ortiz (D)
  25. ▌Tim Dunn (R)
    ▌Michael Carbone (R)
  26. ▌Cesar Aguilar (D)
    ▌Quantá Crews (D)
  27. ▌Kevin Payne (R)
    ▌Ben Toma (R)
  28. ▌David Livingston (R)
    ▌Beverly Pingerelli (R)
  29. ▌Steve Montenegro (R)
    ▌Austin Smith (R)
  30. ▌Leo Biasiucci (R)
    ▌John Gillette (R)