5 candidates are running: Christopher Kibbey (Republican), Consuelo Hernandez (Democratic), Maritza Higuera (Democratic), Miranda Lopez (Democratic), and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (Democratic). Consuelo Hernandez and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton are the incumbents.

Certified result: Consuelo Hernandez (Democratic), Miranda Lopez (Democratic), and Christopher Kibbey (Republican) advanced to the next round.

State Representative, District 21

Name: State Representative, District 21
Start: 2026-07-21
Location: State House District 21; Arizona

Result: Advanced — Consuelo Hernandez (Democratic), Miranda Lopez (Democratic), Christopher Kibbey (Republican)

Source: cdn1.arizona.vote

State House District 21; 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:

Christopher Kibbey

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Republican · advanced

Christopher Kibbey says it is the responsibility of the people to understand the US and state constitutions and to teach those who govern their responsibilities and limits. His stated positions are pro-family, pro-liberty and pro-constitution.

Consuelo Hernandez

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Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Consuelo Hernandez has served in the Arizona House of Representatives from the 21st district since January 2023. Born in Sunnyside, she holds a BA from Arizona State University and an MA from the University of Arizona.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 8 for, 3 against, Housing Affordability 4 for, Civil Rights 1 for, 1 against,

Maritza Higuera

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Maritza Higuera is a Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 21 in 2026, making her first run for office. She and her husband operate an orchard and horse-boarding business in Rio Rico, and she is a bilingual children's book author active in Santa Cruz County community organizations.

Miranda Lopez

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Democratic · advanced

Miranda Lopez grew up in Phoenix and graduated from the University of Arizona in 2018, then began her career in grassroots organizing with the statewide Democratic Coordinated Campaign as a Field Organizer. She describes herself as a democratic-socialist.

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton

Did not advance

Democratic · Incumbent · lost

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton has served in the Arizona House of Representatives from the 21st district since January 2023, after serving in the Arizona Senate from 2021 to 2023. She holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Records: Election Integrity 1 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for

Sources: azsos.gov · tucson.com