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2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patricia "Patty" Contreras and Anthony Jason Ramirez. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Patricia "Patty" Contreras (Democratic), Anthony Jason Ramirez (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 12. Not on the November ballot: Denise “Mitzi” Epstein, the sitting member per the roster. Declared write-in candidate Gary Hatch does not print on the ballot. 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.
Democratic
Patricia "Patty" Contreras is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Contreras is the sister of two public school teachers, per campaign site.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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Anthony Jason Ramirez is the Independent candidate for Arizona Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Ramirez describes himself as a parent, homeowner and small business owner running as an independent, per campaign site.
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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