Arizona's 27th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 51 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 136,164.[1] The district has an overall population of 240,634.[2]
| Arizona's 27th legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 27: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Anthony Kern (R) |
| House members | Kevin Payne (R) Ben Toma (R) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 240,634 |
| Voting-age population | 187,248 |
| Registered voters | 136,164 |
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 Republican.[3]
Political representation
editThe district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Anthony Kern (R-Glendale) in the Arizona Senate and by Kevin Payne (R-Sun City) and Ben Toma (R-Peoria) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Kern | 
|
Glendale | State senator | Republican | |
| Kevin Payne | 
|
Sun City | State representative | Republican | |
| Ben Toma | 
|
Peoria | State representative | Republican | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anthony Kern | 43,719 | 55.14 | |
| Democratic | Brittani Barraza | 35,574 | 44.86 | |
| Total votes | 79,293 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Toma (incumbent) | 40,249 | 34.60 | |
| Republican | Kevin Payne (incumbent) | 40,240 | 34.59 | |
| Democratic | Don Kissinger | 35,839 | 30.81 | |
| Total votes | 116,328 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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: D27". 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 18, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.