Elaine Aldrete

Elaine Aldrete is a candidate for State Senator District 16 Primary Election in 2026 in Arizona State Senate District 16, Arizona.

Candidate for State Senator in AZ

Also running: Thomas "t.j." Shope.

Elaine Aldrete is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Arizona State Senate, representing District 16, in the 2026 election cycle. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on July 21, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Aldrete is the presumptive Democratic nominee for this district, which spans parts of Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal County. Her campaign fundraising reports as of March 2026 show $2,130.00 raised and $1,696.37 cash on hand. There are no incumbents in the Democratic primary for this seat.