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3 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Lopez, Teresa Martinez and Julia Romero Gusse. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Lopez (Republican), Teresa Martinez (Republican), Julia Romero Gusse (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 16 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Chris Lopez, Teresa Martinez are sitting members, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). 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.
Chris Lopez is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Born and raised in Casa Grande, he is a small business owner who chose to raise his own family there, and currently serves alongside Rep. Teresa Martinez.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Lower taxes and minimal regulation to attract employers
- Fully funding police and border security
- School choice alongside vocational training programs
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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Teresa Martinez is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. She is the sitting representative for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 10, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate listing is the only verifiable source for Teresa Martinez.
Julia Romero Gusse is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. An Air Force veteran and small business owner, she previously served on the Maricopa City Council.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Lower costs for Arizona families
- Protect water resources and hold corporate water users accountable
- Ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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