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]
| Arizona's 8th legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 8: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Juan Mendez (D) |
| House members | Melody Hernandez (D) Deborah Nardozzi (D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 244,166 |
| Voting-age population | 204,640 |
| Registered voters | 117,848 |
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
editThe 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 | 
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Tempe | State senator | Democrat | |
| Melody Hernandez | 
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Tempe | State representative | Democrat | |
| Deborah Nardozzi | 
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Scottsdale | State representative | Democrat | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| 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 | ||||
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "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: D8". 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.
- ^ Hahne, Greg (January 31, 2024). "Maricopa County Board of Supervisors pick Jevin Hodge to replace Rep. Athena Salman". KJZZ. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Horton, Alysa (March 19, 2024). "Jevin Hodge Resigns from Arizona House of Representatives". The State Press. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Pitzl, Mary Jo (April 4, 2024). "Replacement selected for Arizona lawmaker who resigned after college sexual violence report". AZ Central. Retrieved April 4, 2024.