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State Representative, District 2

Result: Advanced — Stephanie Simacek (Democratic), Justin Wilmeth (Republican), Danielle Skranak (Republican)

Source: elections.maricopa.gov

State House District 2; Arizona
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Justin Wilmeth

Advanced

Republican

Justin Wilmeth is an Arizona state representative and former policy advisor to the House Republican caucus, with a master's in public administration from Arizona State University. His priorities are lower taxes and fewer regulations.

Records: Government Efficiency 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for

Kenneth Laird

Republican

Kenneth Laird is a Republican candidate in the July 2026 primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 2.

Paul Carver

Republican

Paul Carver is president of the Deer Valley Unified School District governing board, a Marine Corps veteran and an MBA graduate. He is a Republican candidate for Arizona House District 2 and prioritizes fiscal responsibility, academic achievement and transparency.

Stephanie Simacek

Advanced

Democratic

Stephanie Simacek is an Arizona state representative, a Deer Valley Unified School District board member and a former teacher. Her priorities are public school funding and lower everyday costs for families.

Records: Public Education Quality 2 for

Source: ballotpedia.org