Arizona's 20th legislative district

American legislative district

Legislative district in Arizona, United States
  • 49.99% Democratic
  • 14.64% Republican
  • 35.37% Other
Demographics
  • 34% White
  • 4% Black/African American
  • 4% Native American
  • 4% Asian
  • 53% Hispanic
Population238,486Voting-age population191,639Registered voters125,451

Arizona's 20th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Pima County. As of 2023, there are 56 precincts in the district, all in Pima, with a total registered voter population of 125,451.[1] The district has an overall population of 238,486.[2]

Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 20th district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 53% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[3]

Political representation

The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Sally Ann Gonzales (D-Tucson) in the Arizona Senate and by Alma Hernandez (D-Tucson) and Betty Villegas (D-Tucson) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]

On July 31, 2023, Betty Villegas was admitted into the House to fill the vacancy caused when Democratic Representative Andrés Cano resigned.[a]

Name Image Residence Office Party
Sally Ann Gonzales Tucson State senator Democrat
Alma Hernandez Tucson State representative Democrat
Betty Villegas Tucson State representative Democrat

Election results

The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.

Arizona Senate

2022 Arizona's 20th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sally Ann Gonzales (incumbent) 49,966 100
Total votes 49,966 100
Democratic hold

Arizona House of Representatives

2022 Arizona House of Representatives election, 20th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrés Cano (incumbent) 40,581 51.25
Democratic Alma Hernandez (incumbent) 38,600 48.75
Total votes 79,181 100.00
Democratic hold
Democratic hold
  1. ^ Democratic Representative Andrés Cano resigned on July 4, 2023.[6] Betty Villegas was appointed to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 4. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D20". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Former Pima County Supervisor Betty Villegas appointed to Arizona House seat". KTAR.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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56th Legislature (2023-present)
President of the Senate
Warren Petersen (R)
President pro tempore
T. J. Shope (R)
Majority Leader
Sonny Borrelli (R)
Minority Leader
Mitzi Epstein (D)
  1. ▌Ken Bennett (R)
  2. ▌Shawnna Bolick (R)
  3. ▌John Kavanagh (R)
  4. ▌Christine Marsh (D)
  5. ▌Lela Alston (D)
  6. ▌Theresa Hatathlie (D)
  7. ▌Wendy Rogers (R)
  8. ▌Juan Mendez (D)
  9. ▌Eva Burch (D)
  10. ▌Dave Farnsworth (R)
  11. ▌Catherine Miranda (D)
  12. ▌Mitzi Epstein (D)
  13. ▌J. D. Mesnard (R)
  14. ▌Warren Petersen (R)
  15. ▌Jake Hoffman (R)
  16. ▌T. J. Shope (R)
  17. ▌Justine Wadsack (R)
  18. ▌Priya Sundareshan (D)
  19. ▌David Gowan (R)
  20. ▌Sally Ann Gonzales (D)
  21. ▌Rosanna Gabaldón (D)
  22. ▌Eva Diaz (D)
  23. ▌Brian Fernandez (D)
  24. ▌Anna Hernandez (D)
  25. ▌Sine Kerr (R)
  26. ▌Flavio Bravo (D)
  27. ▌Anthony Kern (R)
  28. ▌Frank Carroll (R)
  29. ▌Janae Shamp (R)
  30. ▌Sonny Borrelli (R)
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56th Legislature (2023–2025)
Speaker of the House
Ben Toma (R)
Speaker pro tempore
Travis Grantham (R)
Majority Leader
Leo Biasiucci (R)
Minority Leader
Lupe Contreras (D)
  1. ▌Quang Nguyen (R)
    ▌Selina Bliss (R)
  2. ▌Judy Schwiebert (D)
    ▌Justin Wilmeth (R)
  3. ▌Joseph Chaplik (R)
    ▌Alexander Kolodin (R)
  4. ▌Matt Gress (R)
    ▌Laura Terech (D)
  5. ▌Sarah Liguori (D)
    ▌Charles Lucking (D)
  6. ▌Myron Tsosie (D)
    ▌Mae Peshlakai (D)
  7. ▌David Cook (R)
    ▌David Marshall (R)
  8. ▌Melody Hernandez (D)
    ▌Deborah Nardozzi (D)
  9. ▌Lorena Austin (D)
    ▌Seth Blattman (D)
  10. ▌Justin Heap (R)
    ▌Barbara Parker (R)
  11. ▌Oscar De Los Santos (D)
    ▌Junelle Cavero (D)
  12. ▌Patty Contreras (D)
    ▌Stacey Travers (D)
  13. ▌Jennifer Pawlik (D)
    ▌Julie Willoughby (R)
  14. ▌Travis Grantham (R)
    ▌Laurin Hendrix (R)
  15. ▌Jacqueline Parker (R)
    ▌Neal Carter (R)
  16. ▌Teresa Martinez (R)
    ▌Keith Seaman (D)
  17. ▌Rachel Jones (R)
    ▌Cory McGarr (R)
  18. ▌Christopher Mathis (D)
    ▌Nancy Gutierrez (D)
  19. ▌Gail Griffin (R)
    ▌Lupe Diaz (R)
  20. ▌Alma Hernandez (D)
    ▌Betty Villegas (D)
  21. ▌Consuelo Hernandez (D)
    ▌Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)
  22. ▌Lupe Contreras (D)
    ▌Elda Luna-Nájera (D)
  23. ▌Mariana Sandoval (D)
    ▌Michele Peña (R)
  24. ▌Lydia Hernandez (D)
    ▌Analise Ortiz (D)
  25. ▌Tim Dunn (R)
    ▌Michael Carbone (R)
  26. ▌Cesar Aguilar (D)
    ▌Quantá Crews (D)
  27. ▌Kevin Payne (R)
    ▌Ben Toma (R)
  28. ▌David Livingston (R)
    ▌Beverly Pingerelli (R)
  29. ▌Steve Montenegro (R)
    ▌Austin Smith (R)
  30. ▌Leo Biasiucci (R)
    ▌John Gillette (R)