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4 candidates are tracked for Arizona House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Garcia Snyder, Michele Peña, Emilia Cortez and Mariana Sandoval. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gary Garcia Snyder (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Emilia Cortez (Democratic), Mariana Sandoval (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 23 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Michele Peña, Mariana Sandoval 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.
Gary Garcia Snyder is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. He describes himself as a community-focused candidate who wants to prioritize education and remain accessible to residents, per KYMA. 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 Gary Garcia Snyder.
2026 priorities (per the KYMA)
- Prioritize education
- Stay accessible to constituents
Michele Peña is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 23 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).
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Emilia Cortez is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. She says she is passionate about representing the district's Latino community and bringing more voices to the State Capitol, per KYMA. 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 Emilia Cortez.
2026 priorities
- Representing the district's Latino community, per KYMA
Mariana Sandoval is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 23 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), and describes herself as a working-class wife, mother and community member.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strong public schools and affordable health care
- Safe, affordable housing and good-paying jobs
- Clean air and water access
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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