Arizona State Representative, District 27
July 21, 2026 · State House District 27; 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 · 55 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 243,762 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(275,769 ÷ 243,762) ÷ ln(275,769 ÷ 221,081) = 55.82, 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
Deborah Howard
Democratic · declared
Deborah Howard is a public-affairs professional and Arizona community advocate. Her career has included work at the U.S. Department of Labor, AARP, and private-sector organizations, and she led an Indivisible statewide redistricting team in 2021.
Records: Election Integrity 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for
Lisa Fink
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Lisa Fink is a Republican Arizona state representative for District 27. She is seeking reelection in the 2026 primary.
Records: Civil Rights 2 against, Election Integrity 1 for, Environment and Public Health 2 against, Government Efficiency 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Tony Rivero
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Tony Rivero is a Republican Arizona state representative for District 27 and chair of the House International Trade Committee. He previously served in the Arizona House from 2015 through 2021 and returned in 2025.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 2 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Election sources
Source: apps.arizona.vote
Source: azsos.gov