Legislative District 26
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
An introduction to the district, along with an interactive district map with candidates plotted. More...
DEMOGRAPHICS
A complete breakdown of the district population by race/ethnicity, age, education, party affiliation, etc. More...
VOTING HISTORY
A comprehensive analysis of the district’s voting patterns in primary and general elections, as well as key ballot measure votes. More...
LD26 NEWS
- In web videos, Planned Parenthood pans 5 GOP candidates
- Republican group targets state Senate races
- Lewis proposes strict lobbying reform; Ableser accuses senator of copying his plan
- Ableser goes on offensive vs. Lewis in Senate debate
- Republican Senate candidates hold financial advantage
- GOP Sen. Lewis competes against Rep. Ableser in Democrat-friendly Tempe
- State GOP will help Sen. Lewis after backing Pearce in recall election
- 2012 Arizona Statewide & Legislative Candidate List
- Legislative 11: Hot match-ups in 2012
Ed Ableser beats Jerry Lewis
Voters’ love affair with Sen. Jerry Lewis, the Mesa Republican who unseated Russell Pearce last year, ended tonight. Despite a strong push to the finish, Lewis lost his race to his Democratic opponent, Rep. Ed Ableser of Tempe, the initial vote tally tonight showed.
- In web videos, Planned Parenthood pans 5 GOP candidates
LD26 SENATE CANDIDATES
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Ableser, Ed
Democrat
Tempe, AZ 85282
@RepAbleser
Campaign finance:public -
Trabel, Damian
Libertarian
Tempe, AZ 85282
www.candidacious.com
Campaign finance:private -
Lewis, Jerry
Republican
Mesa, AZ 85211
@JerryLewisAZ
Campaign finance:private
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LD26 HOUSE CANDIDATES
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Mendez, Juan
Democratic
Tempe, AZ 85281
www.mendezforaz.com
@mendezforaz
Campaign finance:public -
Sherwood, Andrew
Democratic
Mesa, AZ 85201
sherwood.andrew@gmail.com
@SherwoodForAZ
Campaign finance:public -
Knauer, Haryaksha Gregor
Green
Tempe, AZ 85281
www.newmenu.org/HGK
Campaign finance:public -
Will, Chris
Libertarian
Mesa, AZ 85201
Campaign finance:private -
Speakman, Raymond
Republican
Mesa, AZ 85204
www.rayspeakman.com
Campaign finance:public -
Taylor, Mary Lou
Republican
Tempe, AZ 85282
www.votemarylou.com
@votemarylou
Campaign finance:private
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OTHER ELECTION 2012 NEWS
- Advocacy groups’ poll indicates most voters oppose early ballot bill
- Horne vs. Montgomery — the fight over the fight
- Ballot access getting easier for candidates, harder for initiatives
- Despite changes to election reform bills, Democrats, Hispanics still opposed
- Arizona ranks low in election performance
- Montgomery will challenge dismissal recommendation of Horne campaign finance case
- Latino groups condemn 2 early-voting bills; plan legal action to stop them
- Contribution limit overhaul heads to Senate
- Democrats, Republicans find good news in Corporation Commission races
- Legislature gets aggressive on election reform in wake of 2012 voting delays
- Lawmakers crafting responses to election concerns
- Immigration activist joins US Rep. Sinema’s staff
- Arizona court says ballot measure complied with rule
- Legislative candidates find success switching from ‘clean’ to traditional
Arizona regulator won’t seek re-election
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Brenda Burns says she has no plans to run for a second term.
- Advocacy groups’ poll indicates most voters oppose early ballot bill
