Arizona's 23rd legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of sections of Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County, and Yuma County. As of 2023, there are 65 precincts in the district,[1] with a total registered voter population of 121,771.[2] The district has an overall population of 232,246.[3]
| Arizona's 23rd legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 23: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Brian Fernandez (D) |
| House members | Mariana Sandoval (D) Michele Pena (R) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 232,246 |
| Voting-age population | 169,035 |
| Registered voters | 121,771 |
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 23rd district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 62% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[4] Despite the AIRC's characterization of the district's politics, Republican Michele Pena won the second House of Representatives seat for the district in 2022.
Political representation
editThe district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Brian Fernandez (D-Yuma) in the Arizona Senate and by Mariana Sandoval (D-Goodyear) and Michele Pena (R-Yuma) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[5][6]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Fernandez | 
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Yuma | State senator | Democrat | |
| Mariana Sandoval |  |
Goodyear | State representative | Democrat | |
| Michele Pena | 
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Yuma | State representative | Republican | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Fernandez | 29,175 | 53.66 | |
| Republican | Gary Garcia Snyder | 25,194 | 46.34 | |
| Total votes | 54,369 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mariana Sandoval | 26,986 | 36.25 | |
| Republican | Michele Pena | 25,268 | 33.94 | |
| Democratic | Jesús Lugo Jr. | 22,191 | 29.81 | |
| Total votes | 74,445 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ As of July 2023, precincts per county in the 23rd district are as follows: Maricopa = 20, Pima = 18, Pinal = 1, and Yuma = 26
- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 5. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D23". 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.