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Joseph Michael Arpaio [3] (/ ɑːr ˈ p aɪ oʊ /; born June 14, 1932) is an American former law enforcement officer and politician.He was the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona for 24 years, from 1993 to 2017, losing reelection to Democrat Paul Penzone in 2016.
Elections were held for all Arizona's congressional districts, with elections in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 8th congressional districts being among the more heavily contended. Republic John Shadegg , the incumbent in the 3rd district, announced that he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2010. [ 3 ]
A special election for District 2 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to replace Steve Chucri [50] The first competitive mayoral race in Chandler in 16 years. [51] Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio challenged Fountain Hills mayor Ginny Dickey. [51] Four Phoenix City Council seats were up for election, including incumbent Jim Waring. [51]
District 10: Justin Heap ran for Maricopa County Recorder. [6] District 10: Barbara Parker retired. [7] District 14: Travis Grantham was term-limited. [7] District 15: Jacqueline Parker retired. [7] District 25: Tim Dunn ran for the Arizona State Senate. District 27: Ben Toma ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. [8] District 27: Kevin ...
The 2024 Maricopa County elections were held on November 5, 2024, in Maricopa County, Arizona, with partisan primary elections for county offices being held on July 30, 2024. All five seats of the Board of Supervisors were up for election, as well as all county-wide elected officials (except the Clerk of the Superior Court).
The election coincided with United States national elections and Arizona state elections, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Arizona Governor, and Arizona Senate. [10] [11] Following the previous election in 2008, Republicans held a 35-to-25-seat majority over Democrats. [12] [13] [14] Republicans expanded their majority in 2010, winning 40 seats.
Elections in Arizona are authorized under the Arizona State Constitution, which establishes elections for the state level officers, cabinet, and legislature. In a 2020 study, Arizona was ranked as the 21st hardest state for citizens to vote in. [ 1 ]
The 2026 Arizona Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections will be held on August 4, 2026. The Republican Party holds a majority over the Democratic Party, controlling 17 seats to the latter's 13 seats.