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Pima County, Arizona

Arizona Senate District 17

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher King and Edgar Soto. Candidate information follows official Pima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christopher King (Republican), Edgar Soto (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 17. Not on the November ballot: Venden "Vince" Leach, the sitting member 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Christopher King

Republican

Top priorities
  • Border security
  • Smaller, more efficient government
  • Parental choice in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christopher King is the Republican candidate for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. King is a veteran and educator who holds a B.A. in Government and Public Service, an M.A. in International Security, and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration, per campaign site.

Edgar Soto

Edgar Soto

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strong public schools
  • Affordable communities
  • Government accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Edgar Soto is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Soto is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and educator with more than 30 years in education, from K-12 to higher education, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona Senate District 17 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher King and Edgar Soto. Candidate information follows official Pima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona Senate 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?

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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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