Arizona's 1st legislative district
| Arizona's 1st legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 1: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Ken Bennett (R) |
| House members | Quang Nguyen (R) Selina Bliss (R) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 237,896 |
| Voting-age population | 200,724 |
| Registered voters | 167,810 |
Arizona's 1st legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of most of Yavapai County, along with a small section of Coconino County. As of 2023, there are 46 precincts in the district, 45 in Yavapai and one in Coconino,[a] with a total registered voter population of 167,810.[1] The district has an overall population of 237,896.[2]
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
[edit]The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Ken Bennett (R-Prescott) in the Arizona Senate and by Quang Nguyen (R-Prescott) and Selina Bliss (R-Prescott) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Bennett | 
|
Prescott | State senator | Republican | |
| Quang Nguyen | 
|
Prescott | State representative | Republican | |
| Selina Bliss | 
|
Prescott | State representative | Republican | |
Election results
[edit]The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ken Bennett | 82,234 | 67.25 | |
| Democratic | Mike Fogel | 40,056 | 32.75 | |
| Total votes | 122,290 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Quang Nguyen (incumbent) | 75,106 | 33.18 | |
| Republican | Selina Bliss | 74,731 | 33.01 | |
| Democratic | Neil Sinclair | 36,867 | 16.29 | |
| Democratic | Cathy Ransom | 39,665 | 17.52 | |
| Total votes | 226,369 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
- ^ The one precinct in Coconino covers Sedona, Arizona
See also
[edit]References
[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:D1". 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.
56th Legislature (2023-present)
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