James Taylor

James Taylor is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Arizona's 29th District, having assumed office on January 13, 2025. Originally from Austin, TX, he previously worked as a nuclear technician and is married with two children. He serves as Vice Chair of the Education Committee and is a member of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and Ways and Means committees. Taylor is known for his strong conservative stance, scoring highly on issues such as Border Security, Second Amendment rights, Election Integrity, and Educational Freedom. He is seeking re-election in the Republican primary for the Arizona House of Representatives District 29 on July 21, 2026, where he is running alongside fellow incumbent Steve Montenegro. His voting record reflects support for bills concerning campaign finance, voting equipment, and property rights.