Arizona Chamber announces endorsements for 2026 primary election

 PHOENIX — The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced its endorsements for the 2026 primary election, backing a bipartisan slate of candidates for the Arizona Legislature, Congress, and the Arizona Corporation Commission. 

“Good policy has helped make Arizona one of the most attractive places in the country to start, grow, or relocate a business,” Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden said. “The decisions made at the Capitol, in Congress, and at the Corporation Commission have real consequences for employers, workers, and communities across our state. Many of the candidates we’re endorsing have already demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting Arizona’s competitive advantage, and we’re confident this slate will bring the serious leadership and practical solutions needed to keep that momentum going.” 

The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for evaluating candidates seeking its endorsement. Incumbents were evaluated based on their voting records and their alignment with the Chamber’s Business Agenda. Candidates who have not previously served in the office they are seeking were asked to complete a questionnaire and participate in an interview with members of the Chamber Political Affairs Committee. The committee made recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors, which voted on the final endorsements. 

The Chamber may issue additional endorsements ahead of the general election. 

The Chamber’s endorsements are as follows: 

STATE SENATE 

• Mark Finchem (LD1) 
• Shawnna Bolick (LD2) 
• John Kavanagh (LD3) 
• Carine Werner (LD4) 
• Deborah Nardozzi (LD8) 
• David Farnsworth (LD10) 
• Julie Willoughby (LD13) 
• T.J. Shope (LD16) 
• Chris King (LD17) 
• Gail Griffin (LD19) 
• Alma Hernandez (LD20) 
• Tim Dunn (LD25) 
• Flavio Bravo (LD26) 
• Kevin Payne (LD27) 
• Frank Carroll (LD28) 
• Janae Shamp (LD29) 
• Leo Biasiucci (LD30) 

STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

• Selina Bliss (LD1) 
• Quang Nguyen (LD1) 
• Justin Wilmeth (LD2) 
• Matt Gress (LD4) 
• Walt Blackman (LD7) 
• Janeen Connolly (LD8) 
• Janet Weninger (LD13) 
• Kevin Hartke (LD13) 
• Neal Carter (LD15) 
• Teresa Martinez (LD16) 
• Chris Lopez (LD16) 
• John Winchester (LD17) 
• Kevin Volk (LD17) 
• Lupe Diaz (LD19) 
• David Gowan (LD19) 
• Consuelo Hernandez (LD21) 
• Michele Peña (LD23) 
• Lydia Hernandez (LD24) 
• Michael Carbone (LD25) 
• Tony Rivero (LD27) 
• David Livingston (LD28) 
• Steve Montenegro (LD29) 
• Mike Gannuscio (LD30) 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

• Greg Stanton (CD4) 
• Juan Ciscomani (CD6) 

ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION 

• Kevin Thompson 
• Nick Myers 

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