Maricopa County, Arizona

Arizona Senate District 22

One candidate is tracked for Arizona Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eva Diaz. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Eva Diaz (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 22; Eva Diaz is the sitting member, 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. Eva Diaz is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Arizona ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Eva Diaz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Eva Diaz

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Support for teachers and public education
Reproductive healthcare access
Water and air quality

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Eva Diaz is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Eva Diaz is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Diaz has 27 years in education, including as assistant principal at Isaac Elementary School District and principal at Avondale Elementary School District, and holds a PhD from ASU, per campaign site. Diaz co-owns Ni Hao Amigos Language Preschool in Avondale with her mother, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona Senate District 22 in 2026?

When is the Arizona Senate 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.

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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Eva Diaz, full profile Official Arizona election office