State Representative District 11 in Arizona State House District 11, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Cesar Aleman — Candidate for State Representative in AZ

  Cesar Aleman is a Republican candidate seeking to represent Arizona House of Representatives District 11, campaigning as a challenger for the seat. He is set to appear on the ballot for the 2026 primary election. Aleman has previously sought this office, having participated in the 2024 Republican primary where he successfully advanced. His campaign has engaged in public discussions centered on key policy areas, including public safety, educational improvements, and the vital role of law enforcement. Aleman emphasizes his commitment to addressing these community priorities for the residents of District 11.

• Joseph Dailey — Candidate for State Representative in AZ

  Joseph Dailey is a Republican candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 11 in the 2026 primary election. He previously ran for the same position in 2024, advancing from the primary but ultimately losing the general election. A key policy position for Dailey is his strong advocacy for congressional term limits, having signed a pledge with U.S. Term Limits to support a constitutional amendment via an Article V convention. He believes in fostering a government of citizen legislators rather than career politicians. Dailey has also been noted as a Press Assistant for U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), a role listed with a start date in March 2026.

• Junelle Cavero — Incumbent State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Junelle Cavero is an incumbent Arizona Democratic State Representative for District 11, serving Guadalupe, Laveen, and South Mountain (South Phoenix). She assumed office in April 2024 and seeks re-election in 2026. A proven advocate with 25+ years of experience, she is also a mother, small business owner, and national political consultant residing in South Phoenix. Her background includes an executive role at a multicultural digital media company. Cavero advocates for fully funded public education, water sustainability, affordable housing, diversity, and quality healthcare for Arizonans, striving for equity and economic stability for working families.

• Oscar De Los Santos — Incumbent Minority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives in AZ

  Oscar De Los Santos is an American politician representing District 11 in the Arizona House of Representatives, where he serves as the youngest Democratic legislative leader in the nation. He assumed office in 2023 and is running for re-election in 2026. A strong advocate for everyday people, he has championed legislation to combat corporate landlord abuses, AI price fixing, and price gouging, believing government should serve its citizens, not special interests. Before his election, Oscar was a 6th-grade public school teacher and worked with the Arizona Food Bank Network. He holds degrees from USC, Oxford (Rhodes Scholar), Union Theological Seminary, and Yale Law School.