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Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Arizona House District 21

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Kibbey, Consuelo Hernandez and Miranda Lopez. Candidate information follows official Santa Cruz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christopher Kibbey (Republican), Consuelo Hernandez (Democratic), Miranda Lopez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 21 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Consuelo Hernandez is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Not on the November ballot: Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, 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. 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, Consuelo Hernandez, is on the ballot.

Arizona › Santa Cruz County › Arizona House District 21

Christopher Kibbey

Republican

Top priorities
  • Constitutional governance and individual liberty

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christopher Kibbey is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. His campaign site did not provide detailed biographical or occupational information.

Consuelo Hernandez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Support for Sunnyside-area schools
  • Community service across Cochise, Santa Cruz and Pima counties

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Consuelo Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 21 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 serves as president of the Sunnyside Unified School District governing board.

Miranda Lopez

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Public education funding for K-12 and higher education
  • Environmental protection for working families
  • Affordable housing for renters and buyers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lopez is a community organizer with eight years of experience advocating on behalf of working people in southern Arizona, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona House District 21 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Kibbey, Consuelo Hernandez and Miranda Lopez. Candidate information follows official Santa Cruz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona House District 21 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Arizona election office, or see the full Santa Cruz County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Arizona Senate District 21Arizona House District 19See all 4 Santa Cruz County races
Candidate profiles
Christopher Kibbey, full profileConsuelo Hernandez, full profileMiranda Lopez, full profileOfficial Arizona election office