State Representative District 18 in Arizona State House District 18, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Bob Dohse — Engineer in AZ

  Bob Dohse is an engineer running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 18. He aims to bring his life experiences and community spirit to public office, advocating for collaboration across all government levels. Utilizing his engineering background, he focuses on applying logic and seeking big-picture solutions through consistent and rational approaches. Dohse is campaigning as an Independent candidate, pledging to operate outside the two-party system, raise funds from grassroots donors, maintain transparency, and run a civil campaign. As a qualified Clean Elections candidate, his campaign is prohibited from direct fundraising and instead requests a $5 qualifying contribution. His campaign manager is Trish Hanson.

• Nancy Gutierrez — Incumbent State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Nancy Gutierrez is an incumbent Arizona State Representative for District 18, a position she assumed in January 2023. A Democrat, she is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. Currently serving as the Assistant Democratic Leader, she previously held the role of Democratic Whip from 2023 to 2025. In addition to her legislative duties, Gutierrez is a teacher at Tucson Magnet High School and a union member. Her legislative work includes cosponsoring bills on issues such as PFAS prohibition, worker's compensation, and automatic subscription renewals, demonstrating her active engagement in state policy.

• Chris Mathis — Incumbent State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Chris Mathis is an incumbent State Representative for Arizona's House District 18, currently serving a term that began in January 2023 and concludes in January 2027. A Democrat, he is seeking re-election to represent District 18 in the 2026 Arizona Primary Election. Beyond his legislative role, Mathis is a lawyer, maintaining his own practice in Tucson, and serves as a Professor of Practice in Health Care Law & Policy at the University of Arizona. His extensive background includes policy work at Harvard Medical School and service as a Health Care Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, leveraging his legal and health policy expertise in his public service.