State Representative District 10 in Arizona State House District 10, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Ciara Anderson — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in Mesa, AZ

  Ciara Anderson, a Republican, is running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 10 in the 2026 primary election. She is motivated to expand liberty and protect families, viewing public service as an honorable and courageous endeavor. Formerly 1st Vice Chair on the Legislative District 10 Executive Board and Chair of the Turning Point Action Moms Coalition, she stepped down from these roles to run for office. Anderson is deeply involved in grassroots politics, serving as a Precinct Committeeman and State Committeeman for the Republican Party, where she engages directly with voters. A married woman, she also holds the title of Mrs. Maricopa County and is competing in the Mrs. Arizona American 2026 pageant, advocating for American motherhood and inspiring patriotism and healthier lifestyles.

• Justin Olson — Incumbent State Representative in Mesa, AZ

  Justin Olson, born in Mesa, Arizona in 1979, is an American politician and incumbent Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 10, a seat he assumed in January 2025. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Arizona Primary Election. Olson previously served in the Arizona House (2011-2017) for different districts and on the Arizona Corporation Commission (2017-2023). An Arizona State University alumnus with a BS and MBA, his background includes work as a tax analyst and CFO for Turning Point USA. He currently chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, advocating for proposals such as a four-year moratorium on city and county tax or utility rate increases without 60% local voter approval.

• James Rogers — Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation in Mesa, AZ

  James Rogers, a Republican, is campaigning for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 10, in the 2026 primary. A sixth-generation Arizonan with a legal background including degrees from Harvard and Cambridge, he previously served as Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation and Senior Litigation Counsel for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where he challenged federal policies on border security and vaccine mandates. He also worked as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. Rogers emphasizes his expertise as an election integrity lawyer. His campaign focuses on making Arizona a "permanently red" state by prioritizing affordable family formation, reforming election laws, protecting children from radical gender ideology, defending the unborn, combating illegal immigration, and safeguarding Second Amendment rights. He seeks to bring swift, accurate, and trustworthy election results to Arizona, running on a slate with Representative Justin Olson.

• Brian Calaway — Former Science Educator in AZ

  Brian Calaway, a former science educator, is running as a Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 10 in the 2026 primary election. He was motivated by a realization around 2010 that educational systems were not adequately preparing children to build a society aligned with shared values. His campaign aims to make Arizona a better place to live.

• Helen Hunter — Board-certified chaplain in AZ

  Helen Hunter, a 70-year-old Democratic candidate, is running for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 10, in 2026. An Arizona resident for over 13 years, she is a mother, grandmother, community advocate, minister, and educator with a Doctor of Ministry degree. Her background includes extensive civil rights advocacy, serving on the Mesa Police Department Use of Force Committee, and the Department of Public Safety African American Community Advisory Board. Hunter is dedicated to addressing critical Arizona issues, promoting community, growth, and transparent leadership. She seeks to work across the aisle for beneficial changes, aiming to improve lives for all Arizonans.

• David Scott — Market President, First Western Bank & Trust in Mesa, AZ

  David Scott is an independent candidate running for the Arizona House of Representatives, Legislative District 10, in the 2026 Primary Election. With over 20 years of executive and civic leadership experience, Scott serves as the Market President for First Western Bank & Trust in Arizona, where he has led banking teams and managed complex systems. He believes in prioritizing people over parties, advocating for legislators to listen, ask hard questions, and make responsible decisions rather than following party lines. Scott highlights his background in building organizations and being accountable for budgets and outcomes, asserting this experience is crucial for public service.