Arizona's 6th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of all of Apache County and sections of Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Mohave County, Navajo County, and Pinal County. As of 2023, there are 108 precincts in the district,[1] with a total registered voter population of 151,306.[2] The district has an overall population of 225,474.[3]
| Arizona's 6th legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 6: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Theresa Hatathlie (D) |
| House members | Mae Peshlakai (D) Myron Tsosie (D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 225,474 |
| Voting-age population | 166,613 |
| Registered voters | 151,306 |
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 6th district was drawn to guarantee a majority Native American constituency, with 61% of residents being non-Hispanic Native Americans. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[4]
Political representation
editThe district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Theresa Hatathlie (D-Coal Mine Mesa) in the Arizona Senate and by Mae Peshlakai (D-Cameron) and Myron Tsosie (D-Chinle) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[5][6]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Hatathlie | 
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Coal Mine Mesa | State senator | Democrat | |
| Mae Peshlakai | 
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Cameron | State representative | Democrat | |
| Myron Tsosie | 
|
Chinle | State representative | Democrat | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Theresa Hatathlie (incumbent) | 58,829 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 58,829 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mae Peshlakai | 46,020 | 50.91 | |
| Democratic | Myron Tsosie (incumbent) | 44,378 | 49.09 | |
| Total votes | 90,398 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ As of July 2023, precincts per county in the 6th districts are as follows: Apache = 44, Coconino = 49, Gila = 3, Graham = 2, Mohave = 2, Navajo = 7, and Pinal = 1
- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 3. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D6". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 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.