State Senator - District No. 12
July 21, 2026 · State Senate District 12; Arizona · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 55 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 243,790 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(275,769 ÷ 243,790) ÷ ln(275,769 ÷ 221,081) = 55.76, comparing state senate districts in AZ (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Anthony Jason Ramirez
Arizona Independent Party · declared
Anthony Jason Ramirez is an Arizona attorney, small-business owner, and owner of Ramirez Law Group. His professional background also includes service as a police officer, private investigator, and insurance claims adjuster.
Patricia "Patty" Contreras
Democratic · declared
Patricia "Patty" Contreras is the Democratic Arizona state representative for Legislative District 12. She retired from the City of Phoenix in 2021 after more than 31 years in its Parks and Recreation and Human Services departments. Contreras earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Northern Arizona University.
Records: Civil Rights 3 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Election Integrity 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 against, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for
Election sources
Source: azsos.gov
Source: azsos.gov