Chris Lopez

Chris Lopez is a candidate for State Representative District 16 Primary Election in 2026 in Arizona State House District 16, Arizona.

Incumbent State Representative in Casa Grande, AZ

Also running: Teresa Martinez, Julia Gusse.

Chris Lopez is an Arizona State Representative for District 16, a Republican who assumed office in January 2025 after being elected in 2024. Born in Casa Grande, he is a small business owner with a background in trucking and food concessions. Lopez is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, advocating for public safety, economic strength, parental rights, and limited government. His policy interests include border security, police funding, and vocational education. He serves as vice chairman of the House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee, and is a member of the House Government and Health and Human Services committees. Lopez was also selected for the national Melissa Hortman Emerging Leaders Program in 2026.