State Representative District 19 in Arizona State House District 19, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Cheryl Caswell — Candidate for State Representative in AZ

  Cheryl Caswell is a candidate for Arizona State House, Legislative District 19, in the 2026 election. Advocating for an 'America First, Arizona First, Freedom First!' platform, she positions herself as a warrior for Rural Arizona, dedicated to protecting individual rights, securing the border, and preserving state freedoms. She aims to fight for those who work the land, raise families, and live by faith and freedom. Caswell has earned endorsements from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and RLC of Arizona, highlighting her commitment to conservative principles.

• Lupe Diaz — Incumbent State Representative in Benson, AZ

  Lupe Diaz is the incumbent Arizona State Representative for District 19, serving since November 2020. A lifelong public servant, his extensive background includes over three decades as Senior Pastor of Grace Chapel in Benson, two terms as President of the Benson Chamber of Commerce, and four years as a Benson City Councilman. Raised in Bisbee, he also worked at Fort Huachuca. Married for 52 years with a large family, Diaz is a trusted conservative voice dedicated to his community's values. He champions border security, election integrity, jobs, the economy, education, and water issues, striving to make Arizona more secure and prosperous for his constituents. He was asked to serve as State Representative, driven by a commitment to critical issues.

• David Gowan — Incumbent Arizona State Senator in Sierra Vista, AZ

  David Gowan Sr. is a Republican politician from Arizona, currently serving in the Arizona State Senate for District 19. He previously held a Senate seat for District 14 and served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017, including as Speaker of the House from 2015 to 2017. Prior to politics, Gowan was a magazine distributor and karate instructor. He is a resident of Sierra Vista and is campaigning for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 19, in the 2026 Primary Election. He sponsored the House version of Arizona SB 1070.

• Jackie Anderson — Retired Emergency Department RN in Green Valley, AZ

  Jackie Anderson is a Democratic candidate running for the Arizona State Legislature in Legislative District 19, having come out of retirement to advocate for her community. A resident of southeastern Pima County since 1995 and an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with 42 years in the field, including 19 years at an Arizona critical access hospital, she brings a deep understanding of healthcare challenges. Her campaign focuses on ensuring equitable healthcare access, addressing Medicaid cuts, and advocating for robust public education by ensuring accountability in the AZ Voucher system. Anderson is motivated by a desire to bring justice, truth, and peace to all Arizonans, envisioning a better state where everyone can achieve their dreams. She aims to be a voice for LD19 voters, seeking to end the chaos in the current legislature.

• Aiden Swallow — Candidate for State Representative in Sierra Vista, AZ

  Aiden "Addie" Swallow is a candidate for the Arizona State House, representing Legislative District 19 in the 2026 Arizona Primary Election. A Sierra Vistan, she brings nearly 20 years of honorable service in U.S. Army military intelligence, where she achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). Swallow is running to provide real solutions for rural Arizonans and ensure proper representation for her district. Her key policy priorities include improving health care access and affordability, adequately funding public schools, and addressing the ongoing water crisis. Previously, Swallow withdrew from the CD-6 Congressional primary, where she was among the Democratic frontrunners, to focus on her State House bid.