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Graham County, Arizona

Arizona Senate District 19

Griffin and Karp are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Graham County election filings.

About this race

Gail Griffin (Republican), Bob Karp (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: David Gowan, 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Gail Griffin

Gail Griffin

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Jobs and affordability
  • Lower utility rates
  • Protect our water future
Biography

Griffin is a real estate broker with more than 45 years at Sierra Vista Realty, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Griffin represents Legislative District 19 in the Arizona Legislature, has chaired the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee, and has volunteered with Girls State for 20 years.

Bob Karp

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Education reform
  • Affordability
Biography

Bob Karp is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Karp's campaign site highlights news coverage describing his run as focused on establishing real term limits for Arizona lawmakers, per the campaign site. Karp's campaign site highlights news coverage describing his run as focused on establishing real term limits for Arizona lawmakers, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arizona Senate District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gail Griffin and Bob Karp. Candidate information follows official Graham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arizona Senate District 19 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.

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Candidate profiles
Gail Griffin, full profileBob Karp, full profileOfficial Arizona election office