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Thomas "T.J." Shope

Republican · Arizona · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Arizona Senate District 16, Arizona

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting Arizona business
  • Funding safe neighborhoods
  • Improving infrastructure
Biography

Thomas "T.J." Shope is the Republican candidate for Arizona Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Thomas "T.J." Shope is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Shope's family has operated an independent grocery store in Arizona for sixty years, where he continues to work, per campaign site.

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