The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. This election was the first time since 1990 in which no third-party candidates appeared on the ballot in the House of Representatives elections.[1]
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All 9 Arizona seats to the United States House of Representatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arizona was notable in 2020 for being one of two states, the other being North Carolina, in which the party receiving the majority of votes held a minority of congressional seats.
Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | ||||
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No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
Republican | 9 | 1,638,516 | 50.13 | 4 | 44.44 | ||
Democratic | 9 | 1,629,318 | 49.85 | 5 | 55.56 | ||
Write-in | 5 | 415 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
Total | 23 | 3,268,249 | 100.0 | 9 | 100.0 |
Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district:[2]
District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 188,469 | 51.61% | 176,709 | 48.39% | 0 | 0.00% | 365,178 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 2 | 209,945 | 55.10% | 170,975 | 44.87% | 134 | 0.04% | 381,054 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 3 | 174,243 | 64.57% | 95,594 | 35.43% | 0 | 0.00% | 269,837 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 4 | 120,484 | 30.23% | 278,002 | 69.74% | 137 | 0.04% | 398,623 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 183,171 | 41.10% | 262,414 | 58.88% | 72 | 0.02% | 445,657 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 6 | 199,644 | 47.83% | 217,783 | 52.17% | 0 | 0.00% | 417,427 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 165,452 | 76.69% | 50,226 | 23.28% | 54 | 0.03% | 215,732 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 8 | 170,816 | 40.43% | 251,633 | 59.56% | 18 | 0.00% | 422,467 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 217,094 | 61.63% | 135,180 | 38.37% | 0 | 0.00% | 352,274 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 1,629,318 | 49.85% | 1,638,516 | 50.13% | 415 | 0.01% | 3,268,249 | 100.0% |
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Shedd: 50-60% 60–70% O'Halleran: 50–60% 60-70% 80-90% Shedd: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% O'Halleran: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1st district is based in the northeastern part of the state, encompassing the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, taking in Casa Grande, Maricopa, Oro Valley, and Marana. The district also includes the Navajo Nation, Hopi Reservation, and Gila River Indian Community. Incumbent Democrat Tom O'Halleran, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+2.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Tom O'Halleran (incumbent) | 47,083 | 58.6 | |
Democratic | Eva Putzova | 33,248 | 41.4 | |
Total votes | 80,331 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tiffany Shedd | 40,310 | 54.7 | |
Republican | Nolan Reidhead | 33,418 | 45.3 | |
Total votes | 73,728 | 100.0 |
No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Republican |
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Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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Steve Goldstein Yvonne Wingett Sanchez Ted Simons |
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Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Likely D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Likely D | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Likely D | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Likely D | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Likely D | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Tom O'Halleran (incumbent) | 188,469 | 51.6 | |
Republican | Tiffany Shedd | 176,709 | 48.4 | |
Total votes | 365,178 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Kirkpatrick: 50-60% Martin: 50–60% Kirkpatrick: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Martin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2nd district is located in southeastern Arizona, encompassing the eastern Tucson area. Incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+1.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick (incumbent) | 77,517 | 76.3 | |
Democratic | Peter Quilter | 24,035 | 23.7 | |
Total votes | 101,552 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brandon Martin | 31,730 | 42.5 | |
Republican | Noran Ruden | 25,049 | 33.6 | |
Republican | Joseph Morgan | 17,802 | 23.8 | |
Republican | Jordan Flayer (write-in) | 52 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 74,633 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick (incumbent) | 209,945 | 55.1 | |
Republican | Brandon Martin | 170,975 | 44.9 | |
Write-in | 134 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 381,054 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Grijalva: 50–60% 60-70% 70-80% >90% Grijalva: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Wood: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 3rd district encompasses southwestern Arizona, taking in Yuma, western Tucson, as well as stretching into the western suburbs of Phoenix, including Goodyear, Avondale, southern Buckeye, and a small portion of West Phoenix. Incumbent Democrat Raúl Grijalva, who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+13.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Raúl Grijalva (incumbent) | 63,282 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 63,282 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Daniel Wood | 29,260 | 99.8 | |
Republican | Richard Jolley (write-in) | 44 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 29,304 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Raúl Grijalva (incumbent) | 174,243 | 64.6 | |
Republican | Daniel Wood | 95,594 | 35.4 | |
Total votes | 269,837 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Gosar: 60-70% 70-80% Gosar: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% DiSanto: 50–60% 60–70% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 4th district is located in north-central Arizona, taking in Lake Havasu City, Prescott, and the Phoenix exurbs, including San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, and northern Buckeye. The incumbent was Republican Paul Gosar, who was re-elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Paul Gosar (incumbent) | 82,370 | 63.1 | |
Republican | Anne Marie Ward | 48,116 | 36.9 | |
Total votes | 130,486 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Delina DiSanto | 34,345 | 74.3 | |
Democratic | Stu Starky | 11,852 | 25.7 | |
Total votes | 46,197 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Paul Gosar (incumbent) | 278,002 | 69.7 | |
Democratic | Delina DiSanto | 120,484 | 30.2 | |
Write-in | 137 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 398,623 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Biggs: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Greene: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 5th district is centered around the eastern suburbs of Phoenix, including Gilbert, Queen Creek, southern and eastern Chandler, and eastern Mesa. The incumbent was Republican Andy Biggs, who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Andy Biggs (incumbent) | 104,888 | 99.6 | |
Republican | Joe Vess (write-in) | 465 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 105,353 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joan Greene | 34,070 | 50.0 | |
Democratic | Javier Ramos | 26,818 | 39.4 | |
Democratic | Jonathan Ireland | 7,209 | 10.6 | |
Total votes | 68,097 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Andy Biggs (incumbent) | 262,414 | 58.9 | |
Democratic | Joan Greene | 183,171 | 41.1 | |
Write-in | 72 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 445,657 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Schweikert: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tipirneni: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 6th district covers parts of the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, containing Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, as well as a portion of North Phoenix, including Deer Valley and Desert View. The incumbent was Republican David Schweikert, who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Schweikert (incumbent) | 94,434 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 94,434 | 100.0 |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Karl Gentles |
Anita Malik |
Stephanie Rimmer |
Hiral Tipirneni |
Undecided |
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OH Predictive Insights Archived August 6, 2020, at the Wayback Machine | August 3, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 3% | 30% | 2% | 53% | 12% |
Zogby Strategies (D)[A] | August 28–30, 2019 | 400 (LV) | – | – | 20% | 12% | 13% | 55% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Hiral Tipirneni | 42,538 | 53.2 | |
Democratic | Anita Malik | 29,218 | 36.5 | |
Democratic | Stephanie Rimmer | 4,592 | 5.7 | |
Democratic | Karl Gentles | 3,651 | 4.6 | |
Total votes | 79,999 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Tossup | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Tossup | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Lean D (flip) | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Tossup | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Lean R | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Tossup | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Tossup | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Lean R | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Tossup | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Tossup | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Lean R | June 7, 2020 |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
David Schweikert (R) |
Hiral Tipirneni (D) |
Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling (D)[B] | October 26–27, 2020 | 582 (LV) | – | 41% | 45% | – |
OH Predictive Insights Archived October 14, 2020, at the Wayback Machine | September 23–27, 2020 | 531 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 49% | 46% | 5% |
GQR Research (D)[C] | September 23–26, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 45% | 49% | 6% |
Public Policy Polling (D) Archived March 7, 2021, at the Wayback Machine[D] | September 22–23, 2020 | 527 (V) | – | 45% | 43% | 12% |
GQR Research (D)[C] | August 6–12, 2020 | 548 (LV) | ± 4.2% | 45% | 48% | – |
DCCC Targeting & Analytics Department (D)[E] | July 29 – August 1, 2020 | 586 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 43% | – |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Generic Republican |
Generic Democrat |
Undecided |
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PPP Archived March 7, 2021, at the Wayback Machine | September 22–23, 2020 | 527 (V) | – | 48% | 47% | 5% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Schweikert (incumbent) | 217,783 | 52.2 | |
Democratic | Hiral Tipirneni | 199,644 | 47.8 | |
Total votes | 417,427 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Gallego: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Barnett: 50–60% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 7th district encompasses Downtown Phoenix and western Phoenix, including the urban villages of Maryvale, Estrella, Laveen, South Mountain, Central City, Encanto, and Alhambra, as well as Tolleson and southern Glendale. The incumbent was Democrat Ruben Gallego, who was re-elected with 85.6% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ruben Gallego (incumbent) | 56,037 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 56,037 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Josh Barnett | 15,223 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 15,223 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ruben Gallego (incumbent) | 165,452 | 76.7 | |
Republican | Josh Barnett | 50,226 | 23.3 | |
Write-in | 54 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 215,732 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Precinct results Lesko: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Muscato: 50–60% 60–70% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 8th district encompasses the western and northwestern suburbs of Phoenix, taking in Surprise, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Anthem, northern Glendale, and parts of North Phoenix, including North Gateway and Rio Vista. The incumbent was Republican Debbie Lesko, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Debbie Lesko (incumbent) | 105,630 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 105,630 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michael Muscato | 35,898 | 54.3 | |
Democratic | Bob Olsen | 20,534 | 31.1 | |
Democratic | Bob Musselwhite | 9,575 | 14.5 | |
Democratic | Kyle Martin (write-in) | 45 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 66,052 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Debbie Lesko (incumbent) | 251,633 | 59.6 | |
Democratic | Michael Muscato | 170,816 | 40.4 | |
Write-in | 18 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 422,467 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Stanton: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Giles: 50–60% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 9th district is based in the Phoenix metro, and includes Tempe, southern Scottsdale, western Mesa, northwestern Chandler, and southern Phoenix, containing Ahwatukee and Camelback East. The incumbent was Democrat Greg Stanton, who was elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Greg Stanton (incumbent) | 83,443 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 83,443 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dave Giles | 28,461 | 53.7 | |
Republican | Sam Huang | 12,527 | 23.6 | |
Republican | Nicholas Tutora | 12,053 | 22.7 | |
Total votes | 53,041 | 100.0 |
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[35] | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
RCP[38] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Decision Desk HQ[39] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
538[40] | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
Elections Daily[41] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
CNN[42] | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
Politico[43] | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
Niskanen[44] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Greg Stanton (incumbent) | 217,094 | 61.6 | |
Republican | Dave Giles | 135,180 | 38.4 | |
Total votes | 352,274 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Democrat Stephanie Rimmer, a business owner, said she is running in AZ-06.
Official campaign websites
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