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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elda Luna-Nájera and Betsy Munoz. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elda Luna-Nájera (Democratic), Betsy Munoz (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 22 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Elda Luna-Nájera is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Not on the November ballot: Lupe 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, Elda Luna-Nájera, is on the ballot.

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Elda Luna-Nájera

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Elda Luna-Nájera is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. She was appointed to the seat in February 2024, holds a doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California, and serves as an at-large member of the Tolleson Union High School District governing board, per KJZZ. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate listing is the only verifiable source for Elda Luna-Nájera.

Betsy Munoz

Democratic

Biography

Betsy Munoz is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. The daughter of immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, she earned a public policy degree from Arizona State University and currently works at an immigration law firm.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 22 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elda Luna-Nájera and Betsy Munoz. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 22 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.

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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
Elda Luna-Nájera, full profileBetsy Munoz, full profileOfficial Arizona election office