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State Representative - District No. 16

Unofficial result: Won — Julia Romero Gusse (Democratic), Teresa Martinez (Republican)

Source: app.enhancedvoting.com

State House District 16; 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:

Republican · Incumbent

Chris Lopez is a Republican Arizona state representative for District 16. His campaign biography identifies him as a Casa Grande native and small-business owner, and an Arizona House release confirms his current legislative service.

Records: Civil Rights 4 for, 9 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 10 for, 3 against, Election Integrity 9 for, 1 against,

Democratic

Air Force veteran, small-business owner and former City of Maricopa councilmember who has worked on veterans' benefits policy. Priorities are lowering everyday costs such as utility bills and expanding the supply of affordable housing.

Republican · Incumbent

Teresa Martinez was born and raised in Casa Grande in Pinal County, the oldest of five children of a miner at the San Manuel Mine, and is a single mom. She has held multiple positions for two Members of Congress and for a former Arizona Secretary of State.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 11 for, 3 against, Election Integrity 10 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 3 for, 8 against,

Sources: apps.arizona.vote · azsos.gov