Representative in Congress District 4 in Congressional District 4, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Jerone Davison — Pastor in AZ

  Jerone Davison is a former NFL player and pastor from Picayune, Mississippi, who earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. After a career in professional football, he dedicated his life to ministry in 2005. He is a Republican who has sought to represent Arizona's 4th Congressional District, having campaigned in 2022 and 2024, and announced his candidacy for 2026. Davison champions "America First, Faith Always, Freedom Forever," advocating for secure borders, supporting law enforcement, and protecting constitutional rights. He also emphasizes education reform, parental rights, and fiscal responsibility, aiming to bring principled leadership to Washington.

• Zuhdi Jasser — Physician in AZ

  Zuhdi Jasser is a U.S. Navy veteran and physician running as a Republican for Arizona's 4th Congressional District in 2026. He earned a bachelor's from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. An "anti-Islamist Muslim," Jasser is described as an unwavering conservative committed to faith, family, and freedom. He advocates for congressional term limits and stood against "coercive pandemic mandates" as a doctor. His campaign aims to defeat incumbent Congressman Greg Stanton and bring principled representation to the district.

• Kai Newkirk — Mindfulness meditation teacher in Tempe, AZ

  Kai Newkirk is a lifelong progressive organizer, co-chair of the Arizona Democratic Party's Progressive Council, and founder of Tempe's 'For All' center for nonviolent action. Identifying as a democratic socialist, he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Greg Stanton for Arizona's 4th Congressional District. His platform advocates for Medicare For All, universal childcare, disbanding ICE, ending U.S. military aid to Israel, and tuition-free public college. He rejects Corporate PAC, AIPAC, and billionaire-funded super PAC donations, relying on grassroots support to make life affordable for all.

• Greg Stanton — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Mesa, AZ

  Greg Stanton, 56, is the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 4th Congressional District, serving since 2023. A Democrat, he previously represented Arizona's 9th District from 2019-2022 and was Mayor of Phoenix from 2012-2018. His career includes deputy attorney general of Arizona, an education attorney, and on the Phoenix City Council. He holds degrees from Marquette and the University of Michigan. Stanton is running for reelection in 2026, focusing on military and veterans' issues, trade, water and climate, and healthcare. He sits on committees for Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and China.

• Tisha Benoit — Doctor in AZ

  Dr. Tisha Benoit is an Independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 Primary Election. With a background in service and healing from outside Washington, she seeks to bring fresh ideas and authentic leadership, having observed broken systems in hospitals and communities. Benoit's platform prioritizes a strong economy, protecting Arizona, and empowering its people. Key policy positions include supporting law enforcement, defending Second Amendment rights, securing water systems, combating the opioid crisis, aiding women’s shelters, and reforming immigration. She advocates for clean water and accessible wellness care, emphasizing compassion and accountability in leadership.

• John Fillmore — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in AZ

  John Fillmore is a political figure seeking election to the U.S. House, representing Arizona's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 No Labels Party primary. He previously served as a Republican in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2019 to 2023, and District 23 from 2011 to 2013. Before his legislative career, Fillmore was a small business owner, operating a chain of stores called the Weather Shack. As a legislator, he was part of the Arizona Freedom Caucus and is noted for proposing House Bill 2082, which sought to define pronoun usage in schools based on birth certificates. He is currently running in the primary on July 21, 2026.