State Representative District 1 in Arizona State House District 1, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Selina Bliss — Incumbent State Representative in Prescott, AZ

  Selina Bliss is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Arizona House District 1, first elected in 2023 and seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A long-time resident of Yavapai County, she is a dedicated nurse and educator, currently serving as a Medical Unit Leader for the Prescott National Forest. Bliss is committed to protecting and strengthening Arizona communities. Her policy positions include prohibiting vehicle mileage taxes, requiring voter approval for municipal food sales taxes, and designating foreign drug cartels as terrorist organizations. She advocates for legislative initiatives to bypass the governor’s vetoes and aims to maintain the Republican majority to advance conservative policies for Arizona’s potential.

• Quang Nguyen — Incumbent State Representative in Prescott Valley, AZ

  Quang Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American businessman and Republican politician serving Arizona's House of Representatives for District 1 since 2021. Born in South Vietnam in 1962, he emigrated at age 12 following the fall of Saigon. He holds a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach and founded Caddis Advertising prior to his political career, actively engaging in conservative causes. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, he recently sponsored legislation (HB2114) signed into law in 2025, strengthening penalties for adults preying on minors. Nguyen is Catholic and resides in Prescott Valley with his wife and daughter.

• Shawn Dell Wildman — Retired small business owner in AZ

  Shawn Dell Wildman is a retired small business owner who has resided and worked in Yavapai County, Arizona, since 1994. She is running for the Arizona State House of Representatives as a Clean Elections candidate, advocating for integrity in public service. Her core beliefs include traditional American values, the sacredness of life, parental rights, and election integrity. She champions limited government, local control, and the right to self-defense, while opposing government overreach and socialism. Wildman is dedicated to supporting veterans, military, and first responders, prioritizing Yavapai County's interests, and believes in ballots counted by hand. Her campaign focuses on defending life, defending freedom, and putting Yavapai County first.

• Sandy Zalecki — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in AZ

  Sandy Zalecki, a Democratic candidate, is campaigning for the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 1 in the 2026 election cycle. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on July 21, 2026, with the general election following on November 3, 2026. Her campaign committee, 'Sandy Zalecki for State Representative - District 1,' has reported total contributions of $26,322 and expenditures of $9,126, with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission listed as a top contributor. Zalecki seeks to represent her district, running in a primary that also includes Republican incumbents in their own contest.