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Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona House District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Liguori and Aaron Márquez. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sarah Liguori (Democratic), Aaron Márquez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 5 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Sarah Liguori, Aaron Márquez 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: Sarah Liguori, Aaron Márquez.

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Sarah Liguori

Sarah Liguori

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Public education funding
  • Housing affordability
  • Reproductive rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Liguori is an Arizona state representative appointed to the legislature in October 2021 with a background in economics and commercial real estate, per the campaign site. She became a licensed financial advisor during the Great Recession, worked at an international bank, and later opened her own financial planning practice serving small businesses, young professionals and families, per the campaign site.

Aaron Márquez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Improving public schools
  • Protecting abortion rights
  • Economic support for middle-class families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Aaron Márquez is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Aaron Márquez is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Márquez is a Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board member and a U.S. Army Reserve officer with two combat tours in Afghanistan, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Liguori and Aaron Márquez. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 5 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
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