State Representative District 2 in Arizona State House District 2, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Neil Desanti — Candidate for Arizona State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Neil Desanti is a Republican candidate who sought election for Arizona State Representative, District 2. An Arizona native, he has lived in Phoenix his entire life. His campaign championed defending the Constitution and individual rights, supporting community needs, and upholding justice and tradition. Desanti positioned himself as an "ArizonaFirst" candidate, promising honesty and hard work. Though he filed to run in the 2026 Republican primary, he has since withdrawn from the election and will not appear on the ballot. He has a history of running in previous elections for the same office.

• Danielle Skranak — Small Business Owner & US Army Veteran in Phoenix, AZ

  Danielle Skranak, a US Army veteran and small business owner, is running for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 2. An alumna of Arizona State University, she has been recognized with the Army Service Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism award. Skranak emphasizes her commitment to public service, promoting "Arizona Roots. Arizona Values." Her platform centers on preserving faith, family, freedom, and personal responsibility, advocating for constitutional defense, taxpayer protection, and government accountability. She has actively served as Phoenix Chapter Chair for the Arizona Foundation For Women Young Professionals and advocated for disabled veterans through FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC. She also held the title of Miss Gilbert 2020-2021.

• Justin Wilmeth — Incumbent State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Justin Wilmeth is an incumbent State Representative for Arizona, first elected to the House in 2020. He is a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Political Science and Public Administration, having previously held grassroots and policy positions in Oklahoma before moving to Phoenix. During his first term, he set a freshman record with 8 sponsored bills signed into law and has been the prime sponsor of 18 bills enacted. Wilmeth is running for re-election to advocate for pro-growth economic policies, parental rights, educational opportunities, and election integrity. He currently serves as co-chair of the CSG West Technology & Future of Work Committee, focusing on issues like semiconductors and AI. A former child actor, he lives in the Deer Valley area and is dedicated to preserving Arizona's freedom and prosperity.

• Stephanie Simacek — Incumbent State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Stephanie Simacek is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Arizona's Legislative District 2, serving Phoenix. A public school teacher and proud mother, she also sits on the Deer Valley Unified School District Board, having been elected in 2022. Simacek earned her master’s degree in early childhood education from Grand Canyon University. She first won her State House seat in 2024, a tightly contested race, and is now running for reelection in the 2026 primary. She is a strong advocate for students and families, and as a Democrat, supports safeguarding reproductive freedom, climate action, and voting rights, while opposing efforts to overturn protections like the Endangered Species Act. Her reelection is considered crucial for Democrats to gain a majority in the Arizona House.