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2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas "T.J." Shope and Elaine Aldrete. Candidate information follows official Maricopa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), Elaine Aldrete (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 16; Thomas "T.J." Shope is the sitting member, 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.
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.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supporting Arizona business
- Funding safe neighborhoods
- Improving infrastructure
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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Elaine Aldrete is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list.
2026 priorities
- Making Arizona affordable for everyone, per the campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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