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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 3

5 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: George Khalaf, Cody Reim, Julie Gable, Richard "Rick" Robert Spargo and John Skirbst. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

George Khalaf (Republican), Cody Reim (Republican), Julie Gable (Democratic), Richard "Rick" Robert Spargo (Democratic), John Skirbst (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 3 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Cody Reim is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Not on the November ballot: Joseph Chaplik, Alexander Kolodin, sitting members 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, Cody Reim, is on the ballot.

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George Khalaf

George Khalaf

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lower taxes and smaller government
  • Education freedom and parental choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

George Khalaf is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Khalaf is the founder of The Resolute Group, First Day PR and Data Orbital, and is a graduate of Arizona State University, per campaign site.

Cody Reim

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supporting police
  • Border security
  • Water preservation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cody Reim is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Cody Reim is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Reim is a small business owner and father of four, per campaign site.

Julie Gable

Julie Gable

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Healthcare access
  • Responsible technology and AI policy
  • Water security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gable is a business leader who has worked as a project manager at Accenture, owned technology consulting firms, and served as CEO of a behavioral health care company, per the campaign site. She has been named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and one of Arizona's Most Influential Women by AZ Big Media, per the campaign site.

Richard "Rick" Robert Spargo

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability for utilities, housing and groceries
  • Evaluating high-water-use facilities like data centers
  • Public safety and mental health initiatives

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard "Rick" Robert Spargo is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Spargo is a North Scottsdale business owner who started his enterprise 35 years ago and has lived in the district for 20 years, per campaign site. Spargo served as State President of the Arizona Sons of the American Revolution and has fundraised for homeless veteran shelters, per campaign site.

John Skirbst

Independent

Biography

John Skirbst is the Independent candidate for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate listing is the only verifiable source for John Skirbst.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 3 in 2026?

5 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: George Khalaf, Cody Reim, Julie Gable, Richard "Rick" Robert Spargo and John Skirbst. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 3 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?

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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
George Khalaf, full profileCody Reim, full profileJulie Gable, full profileRichard "Rick" Robert Spargo, full profileJohn Skirbst, full profileOfficial Arizona election office