2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Last election
5
4
Seats won
5
4
Seat change
Popular vote
1,629,318
1,638,516
Percentage
49.85%
50.13%
Swing
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona , one from each of the state's nine congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections .
This election was the first time since 1990 in which no third-party candidates appeared on the ballot in the House of Representatives elections.[ 1]
Arizona was notable in 2020 for being one of two states, the other being North Carolina , in which the party receiving the majority of votes held a minority of congressional seats.
Overview
Popular vote
Democratic
49.9%
Republican
50.1%
Other
0.0%
House seats
Democratic
55.6%
Republican
44.4%
Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district:[ 2]
District 1
2020 Arizona's 1st congressional district election
The 1st district is based in the northeastern part of the state, encompassing the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, taking in Casa Grande , Maricopa , Oro Valley , and Marana . The district also includes the Navajo Nation , Hopi Reservation , and Gila River Indian Community . The incumbent is Democrat Tom O'Halleran , who was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Eva Putzova
Organizations Individuals
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
2020 Arizona's 2nd congressional district election
The 2nd district is located in southeastern Arizona, encompassing the eastern Tucson area. The incumbent is Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick , who flipped the district and was elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Ann Kirkpatrick
Newspapers Organizations Labor unions
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 3
2020 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election
The 3rd district encompasses southwestern Arizona , taking in Yuma , western Tucson , as well as stretching into the western suburbs of Phoenix , including Goodyear , Avondale , southern Buckeye , and a small portion of West Phoenix . The incumbent is Democrat Raúl Grijalva , who was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Daniel Wood, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[ 52]
Withdrew
Steve Ronnebeck, former auto mechanic[ 53] [ 54]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 4
2020 Arizona's 4th congressional district election
The 4th district is located in north-central Arizona, taking in Lake Havasu City , Prescott , and the Phoenix exurbs, including San Tan Valley , Apache Junction , and northern Buckeye . The incumbent is Republican Paul Gosar , who was re-elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Delina DiSanto, businesswoman and candidate for Arizona's 4th congressional district in 2018 [ 57]
Stuart "Stu" Starky, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2004 and former school principal[ 58]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
2020 Arizona's 5th congressional district election
The 5th district is centered around the eastern suburbs of Phoenix , including Gilbert , Queen Creek , southern and eastern Chandler , and eastern Mesa . The incumbent is Republican Andy Biggs , who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
2020 Arizona's 6th congressional district election
The 6th district covers parts of the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix , containing Scottsdale , Paradise Valley , Cave Creek , Fountain Hills , as well as a portion of North Phoenix , including Deer Valley and Desert View . The incumbent is Republican David Schweikert , who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Hiral Tipirneni
Federal officials State officials Lela Alston , state senator and former state representative (2011–2019)[ 70] Rich Andrade , state representative [ 70] Charlene Fernandez , state representative and state House minority leader[ 70] Randy Friese , state representative [ 70] Robert Meza , state representative and former state senator state senator (2011–2019) and state representative (2003–2011)[ 70] Jamescita Peshlakai , state senator and former state representative (2013–2015)[ 70] Martín Quezada , state senator and former state representative (2013–2015)[ 70] Rebecca Rios , state senator and former state House minority leader (2017–2019), state representative (2015–2019), and state senator (2005–2011)[ 70] Victoria Steele , state senator and former state representative (2013–2016)[ 70] Labor unions Organizations
Polling
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Karl
Anita
Stephanie
Hiral
Undecided
OH Predictive Insights
August 3, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
3%
30%
2%
53%
12%
Zogby Strategies (D) [ A] August 28–30, 2019
400 (LV)
–
–
20%
12%
13%
55%
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Graphical summary Hypothetical polling
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Generic
Generic
Undecided
PPP
September 22–23, 2020
527 (V)
–
48%
47%
5%
Results
District 7
2020 Arizona's 7th congressional district election
The 7th district encompasses Downtown Phoenix and western Phoenix, including the urban villages of Maryvale , Estrella , Laveen , South Mountain , Central City , Encanto , and Alhambra , as well as Tolleson and southern Glendale . The incumbent is Democrat Ruben Gallego , who was re-elected with 85.6% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Josh Barnett, entrepreneur[ 61]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 8
2020 Arizona's 8th congressional district election
The 8th district encompasses the western and northwestern suburbs of Phoenix , taking in Surprise , Peoria , Litchfield Park , Anthem , northern Glendale , and parts of North Phoenix , including North Gateway and Rio Vista . The incumbent is Republican Debbie Lesko , who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Michael Muscato
Organizations Labor unions Bob Olsen
Organizations Labor unions
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
2020 Arizona's 9th congressional district election
The 9th district is based in the Phoenix metro , and includes Tempe , southern Scottsdale , western Mesa , northwestern Chandler , and southern Phoenix , containing Ahwatukee and Camelback East . The incumbent is Democrat Greg Stanton , who was elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2018.[ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Independents
Candidates
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
Results
See also
Notes
Partisan clients
^ Poll conducted for Anita Malik
^ Poll sponsored by 314 Action, which has endorsed Tipierneni prior to the sampling period.
^ a b Poll sponsored by Tipirneni's campaign.
^ Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC.
^ Poll sponsored by the DCCC
General notes
^ a b c Key:
^ "Refused" with 0%
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