Winchester, John
Republican · AZ
John Winchester is a Republican Arizona House candidate, lifelong Tucsonan, minister, and nonprofit and higher-education executive. He previously led the Northwest YMCA and works in government and community engagement for Arizona State University in Southern Arizona.
Track record
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
At a March 23, 2023 Pima County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, John Winchester compared local road-maintenance funding per mile and explained that fragmented regional jurisdictions increase maintenance costs.
March 23, 2023For
Source: content.civicplus.com · researched July 9, 2026
General
· 3 records
On June 17, 2026, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry endorsed John Winchester for Arizona House District 17.
June 17, 2026
Source: azchamber.com · researched July 9, 2026
On May 13, 2022, Arizona State University announced John Winchester as its Southern Arizona director for government and community engagement after his work leading the Southern Arizona YMCA and as a University of Arizona outreach coordinator.
May 13, 2022
Source: biztucson.com · researched July 9, 2026
On April 11, 2016, a report citing court records documented John Winchester's lawsuit against the City of Tucson and streetcar contractors over a 2015 bicycle crash and allegations of unsafe streetcar-track design.
April 11, 2016
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com · researched July 9, 2026
Elections
- State Representative - District No. 17 · July 21, 2026 · State House District 17; Arizona
Profile last researched July 9, 2026.