Arizona's 2nd legislative district

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Arizona's 2nd legislative district
Map of District 2: Approved January 21, 2022
Map of District 2: Approved January 21, 2022
SenatorShawnna Bolick (R)
House membersJudy Schwiebert (D)
Justin Wilmeth (R)
Registration
Demographics
Population246,674
Voting-age population192,714
Registered voters131,648

Arizona's 2nd legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 48 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 131,648.[1] The district has an overall population of 246,674.[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 highly competitive politically.[3]

Political representation

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The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Shawnna Bolick (R-Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Judy Schwiebert (D-Phoenix) and Justin Wilmeth (R-Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]

Shawnna Bolick was appointed to the Senate to fill the seat after Steve Kaiser resigned.[6]

Name Image Residence Office Party
Shawnna Bolick Phoenix State senator Republican
Judy Schwiebert Phoenix State representative Democrat
Justin Wilmeth Phoenix State representative Republican

Election results

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

2022 Arizona's 2nd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Kaiser 41,623 51.84
Democratic Jeanne Casteen 38,666 48.16
Total votes 80,289 100
Republican gain from Democratic
2022 Arizona House of Representatives election, 2nd district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Judy Schwiebert (incumbent) 40,130 35.17
Republican Justin Wilmeth (incumbent) 37,977 33.29
Republican Christian Lamar 35,987 31.54
Total votes 114,094 100.00
Democratic hold
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  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: D2". 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 – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "New Republican senator bashes Freedom Caucus". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved July 21, 2023.