Representative in Congress District 5 in Congressional District 5, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Daniel Keenan — Home builder in AZ

  Daniel Keenan is a Republican candidate seeking to represent Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 U.S. House primary election. A homebuilder and founder of DK Builders, he previously worked in warehouse labor and agriculture. His platform emphasizes border security, lowering economic costs, and upholding conservative social and constitutional principles. Keenan, a Trump-aligned Republican, positions himself as a scandal-free alternative to his main opponent, Mark Lamb, in the contested primary race.

• Mark Lamb — Retired Sheriff in Chandler, AZ

  Mark Lamb, a Constitutional conservative and former Arizona Sheriff, is running for the U.S. House in Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 primary. He advocates for pro-growth policies, small government, cutting regulations to lower energy and healthcare costs, expanding school choice, and implementing term limits. Lamb emphasizes strong law enforcement, America First principles, and protecting citizens over illegal immigrants. He has called for a retraction from the Arizona Attorney General and received an endorsement from Chad Wolf. Lamb previously ran for the U.S. Senate in Arizona in 2024. Recent reports have detailed allegations of sexual impropriety and misconduct against him. Despite this, supporters highlight his ethical character and strong record as a sheriff. He is campaigning on his own merit.

• Blake Bracht — Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

  Blake Bracht is an attorney whose career includes civil litigation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University in 2018 and a law degree from the University of Missouri in 2022. Following law school, Bracht relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he practices law helping individuals and businesses. He ran as a Democrat for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election, though he later withdrew from the primary. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys playing amateur rugby, guitar, woodworking, and spending time outdoors.

• Brian Hualde — Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix, AZ

  Brian Hualde is a fourth-generation Arizonan, born and raised in Phoenix, who is seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona's 5th Congressional District as a Democrat. A combat veteran who served as a medic in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he is also a Nurse Practitioner and a father of six. Hualde emphasizes that he is not a career politician and is running to bring integrity, accountability, and common-sense leadership to Congress. His platform includes fighting for working families, affordable healthcare, and a government that prioritizes people over politics. He advocates for practical solutions across issues like healthcare, housing, education, immigration, and national security.

• Chris James — President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development in Gilbert, AZ

  Chris James is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 5th Congressional District. A descendant of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and a longtime resident of Gilbert, he earned a bachelor's degree in 1999 and a graduate degree in 2006. James currently serves as President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, an organization dedicated to advancing Indigenous entrepreneurs. He previously held senior roles within the Obama administration at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration. James is campaigning on a platform of investing in schools, public infrastructure, and a resilient economy, while also protecting democracy from special interests and partisan extremism. He aims to bring grounded leadership and real solutions to Congress.

• Elizabeth Lee — Nurse, consultant, healthcare advocate in AZ

  Elizabeth Lee is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing Arizona's 5th Congressional District in 2026. A registered nurse, consultant, and healthcare advocate, she holds degrees from Northwestern State University and Carrington College of Nursing. Lee is running to bring real-world experience to Washington, fighting for working families and prioritizing accountability. Her platform focuses on affordability, healthcare access, fully-funded public schools, and economic and environmental stability. She refuses corporate PAC money, runs a community-funded campaign, and supports congressional term limits. Lee is also the first woman to run for this seat and the first American Society for Reproductive Medicine member to seek election to Congress.