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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 25

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Carbone, Nickolas "Nick" Kupper and Tiffany Byrne. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Carbone (Republican), Nickolas "Nick" Kupper (Republican), Tiffany Byrne (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 25 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Michael Carbone, Nickolas "Nick" Kupper are sitting members, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). 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. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Michael Carbone, Nickolas "Nick" Kupper.

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Michael Carbone

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Border security and immigration enforcement
  • Election integrity, including voter citizenship verification
  • Parental rights and school choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Carbone is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A small business owner with more than 14 years of education-policy involvement, including as a former school board member, he relocated to Arizona from Illinois.

Nickolas "Nick" Kupper

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Focuses on upholding what he calls Arizona's conservative values in Legislative District 25
  • Says protecting his children's futures, as a father of five, is a driving motivation for running

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kupper is a retired Air Force veteran and father of five who describes growing up in a blue-collar home, per the campaign site.

Tiffany Byrne

Tiffany Byrne

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Advocate for teachers, students and public schools
  • Invest in workforce development and small business support
  • Sustainable, science-based water and environmental management

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tiffany Byrne is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. With more than 20 years as a classroom teacher and education leader, she has lived in Arizona more than 30 years and raised her children in the district.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 25 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Carbone, Nickolas "Nick" Kupper and Tiffany Byrne. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 25 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
Michael Carbone, full profileNickolas "Nick" Kupper, full profileTiffany Byrne, full profileOfficial Arizona election office