Arizona
Welcome to the Arizona state page! Here, Arizona organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of Arizona
Partisan Composition of Arizona
Overall, Arizona is considered a swing state, with a Cook PVI of R+2 as of 2022, regularly voting for either candidate in statewide races. The governor, both US Senators and 3 of their 9 US House representatives are either Democrats or caucus with Democrats. Republicans, however, have slight majorities in the state house (31-29) and state senate (16-14) as of 2/10/24, meaning that state control is mixed, with the governor being able to veto.
Progressive Outlook for Arizona
The overall progressive strategy for Arizona is optimistic. The state allows for ballot measures, so progressives can enact change through direct democracy this way. The biggest pain point currently is the Republican majorities on the state legislature, but Hobbs has been able to severely limit their damage via veto. The progressive strategy in 2024 should involve flipping the state legislature blue, getting Gallego in the senate and flipping AZ-1 and AZ-6 to reclaim the house on a federal level and solidify the state's blueness. As Arizona is a semi-closed primary state, it's recommended you participate in whichever primary makes the most sense as an Independent depending on where you are.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Arizona
Progressive Organizations in Arizona
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Arizona. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Arizona. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
August 6 Primary Election (Filing Deadline April 8th)
- AZ-1: There are currently 9 Democrats and counting competing for this seat. We'll have an idea of which is the most progressive after April 8th. As this is a red district, ideology AND electability matter here.
- AZ-3: Gallego's old blue (D+44 according to 538) seat. It is imperative that a progressive win. More info pending April 8th.
- AZ-6: Ideology as well as electability matter here, as this will be a swing district. More info pending April 8th.
November 5th General Election
- Ruben Gallego for US Senate: Holding this senate seat is VITAL for 2024. If Biden wins and has 50/51 senators, replacing Sinema with Gallego will ensure that he can do much much more with the trifecta than he was able to in 2021-2023. Gallego is a progressive with a fair shot of winning the state against Kari Lake, so canvassing or phonebanking for this campaign is most likely the most important use of your time if you live here.
- AZ-1: Incumbent David Schweikert (R) can be unseated in November. Whichever Democrat wins the primary (to be updated August 6th) will need your support!
- AZ-6: Incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R) can be unseated in November. Whichever Democrat wins the primary (to be updated August 6th) will need your support!
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.