2 candidates are running: Alma Hernandez (Democratic) and Rocque Perez (Democratic).

Certified result: Alma Hernandez (Democratic) advanced to the next round.

State Senator - District No. 20

Name: State Senator - District No. 20
Start: 2026-07-21
Location: State Senate District 20; Arizona

Result: Advanced — Alma Hernandez (Democratic)

Source: cdn1.arizona.vote

State Senate District 20; 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:

Alma Hernandez

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Alma Hernandez has represented Arizona House District 20 since 2019. A public-health professional, she earned degrees from the University of Arizona and serves as minority whip.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 6 for, 3 against, Government Spending Reduction 6 against, Housing Affordability 5 for,

Rocque Perez is a 27-year-old born-and-raised Tucsonan, public education administrator and former City Council member. The oldest of two brothers raised by a single mom who immigrated from Mexico, he campaigns on putting Tucson first.

Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,

Sources: azsos.gov 2