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Pima County, Arizona

Arizona House District 17

4 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel "Jones" Keshel, John Winchester, Hollace "Holly" Lyon and Kevin Volk. Candidate information follows official Pima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rachel "Jones" Keshel (Republican), John Winchester (Republican), Hollace "Holly" Lyon (Democratic), Kevin Volk (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 17 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Rachel "Jones" Keshel, Kevin Volk 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: Rachel "Jones" Keshel, Kevin Volk.

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Rachel "Jones" Keshel

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Rachel "Jones" Keshel is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. She is the sitting representative for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature), and previously worked as a business executive, teacher and preschool director. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate listing is the only verifiable source for Rachel "Jones" Keshel.

John Winchester

John Winchester

Republican

Top priorities
  • Economic development and job creation for Southern Arizona
  • Public safety and support for law enforcement
  • Fiscally responsible, limited government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Winchester is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A lifelong Tucsonan and minister, he has worked in leadership roles at the Northwest YMCA and in higher education and community development.

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Hollace "Holly" Lyon

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Bring down housing, grocery, utility and health care costs
  • Secure Arizona's water future and require data centers to fund their own infrastructure
  • Strengthen public education while ensuring ESA voucher accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hollace "Holly" Lyon is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel with 26 years of military service, she has since taught middle school, worked as an IT consultant and served as an Arizona Judicial Nominating Commissioner.

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Kevin Volk

Kevin Volk

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Address rising costs of housing, energy and food
  • Strengthen schools across the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kevin Volk is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. A small business owner and former teacher born and raised in Southern Arizona, he is the sitting representative for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 17 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel "Jones" Keshel, John Winchester, Hollace "Holly" Lyon and Kevin Volk. Candidate information follows official Pima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 17 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 Pima 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 Pima County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Rachel "Jones" Keshel, full profileJohn Winchester, full profileHollace "Holly" Lyon, full profileKevin Volk, full profileOfficial Arizona election office