Arizona House District 7

About this race

Walter "Walt" Blackman (Republican), David Cook, Sr. (Republican), Samuel "Sam" Martin (Democratic), Richard Grayson (Green) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 7 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Walter "Walt" Blackman is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Not on the November ballot: Sylvia Allen, David Marshall, Sr., 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, Walter "Walt" Blackman, is on the ballot.