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2 candidates are tracked for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher King and Edgar Soto. Candidate information follows official Pima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Christopher King (Republican), Edgar Soto (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 17. Not on the November ballot: Venden "Vince" Leach, 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.
Christopher King is the Republican candidate for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. King is a veteran and educator who holds a B.A. in Government and Public Service, an M.A. in International Security, and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Border security
- Smaller, more efficient government
- Parental choice in education
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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Edgar Soto is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Soto is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and educator with more than 30 years in education, from K-12 to higher education, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strong public schools
- Affordable communities
- Government accountability
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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