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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 12

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Richardson, Armando Montero and Stacey Travers. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Richardson (Republican), Armando Montero (Democratic), Stacey Travers (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 12 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Stacey Travers is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Not on the November ballot: Patty Contreras, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the July 28 primary or by petition/nomination for minor parties and independents. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election (Election 69) certified candidate list, as read September 10, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Stacey Travers, is on the ballot.

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David Richardson

David Richardson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Frames his candidacy around preserving educational and economic opportunity in Arizona

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Richardson is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. An entrepreneur with a mechanical engineering degree and a nanoscience graduate degree from Arizona State University, he has founded multiple businesses developing drug-discovery and diagnostic tools, including COVID-19 testing solutions, and served as a U.S. State Department Global Innovation Fellow.

Armando Montero

Armando Montero

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully fund education and support job creation
  • Affordable housing availability and renter protections
  • Long-term water security for Arizona

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Armando Montero is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. An Arizona native and public school graduate, he was elected to the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board at age 19 and has six years of public-sector policy experience.

Stacey Travers

Stacey Travers

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fund Arizona K-12 schools and expand learning opportunities beyond high school
  • Wage equity and reproductive health protections
  • Same-day and automatic voter registration

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Stacey Travers is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A U.S. Army veteran and scientist, she is the sitting representative for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 12 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Richardson, Armando Montero and Stacey Travers. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 12 election in Arizona?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arizona are on the Arizona election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Maricopa County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Maricopa County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
David Richardson, full profileArmando Montero, full profileStacey Travers, full profileOfficial Arizona election office