State Senator - District No. 8
July 21, 2026 · State Senate District 8; Arizona · State senate 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 senate 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".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- 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 Nardozzi
Democrat · declared
Deborah Nardozzi is a South Scottsdale community organizer, political consultant, and small-business owner running for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 8. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed her to represent District 8 in the Arizona House in April 2024, and she served through the end of that term. She previously chaired Legislative District 24 and has worked as a campaign adviser and manager.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against, Data Privacy 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for
Lauren Kuby
Democrat · Incumbent · declared
Lauren Kuby is the Democratic Arizona state senator for Legislative District 8. A former two-term Tempe councilmember and vice mayor, she worked in community outreach and affordable-housing programs at Arizona State University and remains a Senior Global Futures Scientist. Her public service and advocacy have focused on environmental, consumer, worker, housing, campaign-finance, and local-government issues.
Records: Civil Rights 3 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 against, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, 1 against, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: azsos.gov
Source: azsos.gov