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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 29

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Montenegro, James Taylor and Christine Marie Scianna. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Montenegro (Republican), James Taylor (Republican), Christine Marie Scianna (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 29 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Steve Montenegro, James Taylor 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: Steve Montenegro, James Taylor.

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Steve Montenegro

Steve Montenegro

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Voted for what the campaign site describes as the largest tax cuts in state history
  • Authored Arizona's transparency laws and the American Civics Act
  • Highlights a voting record on family, religious liberty, gun rights, and border security issues

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Montenegro is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. He has served in both the Arizona House and Senate and currently holds the position of Speaker of the House, having previously served as Speaker Pro Tem and Majority Leader.

James Taylor

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Border security and public safety
  • School choice and improving schools
  • Support for Luke Air Force Base and veterans

Per the campaign site.

Biography

James Taylor is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. He was first elected to the seat in 2024 and is running as part of a slate with Sen. Janae Shamp and Rep. Steve Montenegro.

Christine Marie Scianna

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Address rising housing, childcare and health care costs
  • Strengthen public schools and support educators
  • Safeguard Medicaid and Medicare

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christine Marie Scianna is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A former middle school science teacher, she has led disability advocacy efforts since 2019, including on behalf of her daughter, who has profound non-verbal autism.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 29 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Montenegro, James Taylor and Christine Marie Scianna. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 29 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
Steve Montenegro, full profileJames Taylor, full profileChristine Marie Scianna, full profileOfficial Arizona election office