State Representative, District 8
July 21, 2026 · State House District 8; Arizona · State house 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 · 43 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 250,737 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(275,769 ÷ 250,737) ÷ ln(275,769 ÷ 221,081) = 43.05, comparing state house 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".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- 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
Brian Garcia
Democratic · declared
Brian Garcia is a Democratic incumbent in Arizona House District 8. A lawyer and former president of the Tempe Union High School District governing board, he focuses on housing affordability and civil-rights protections. He is running in the July 2026 primary.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for
Claudia Kline
Democratic · declared
Claudia Kline is a Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 8 in the July 2026 primary. A former president of the Young Democrats of Arizona, she campaigns on climate action, education, healthcare, and housing.
Donald Hawker
Republican · declared
Donald Hawker is the sole Republican candidate for Arizona House District 8 in the July 2026 primary.
Janeen Connolly
Democratic · declared
Janeen Connolly is a Democratic incumbent in Arizona House District 8. She spent 27 years as a governmental-relations representative for the Salt River Project and focuses on housing affordability and consumer protection. She is running in the July 2026 primary.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for
Election sources
Source: ballotpedia.org