State Representative District 20 in Arizona State House District 20, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Genoveva Diaz — Candidate for State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Genoveva Diaz is a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 20 in the 2026 Primary Election. Her campaign emphasizes a commitment to citizen leadership, advocating strongly for congressional term limits. Diaz has formally pledged to support and defend a resolution for an Article V convention, aiming to enact term limits for members of Congress. She believes this action is vital to transition from career politicians to more responsive citizen leaders. Diaz is running in the Democratic primary, with her campaign based out of Tucson, Arizona.

• Sally Ann Gonzales — Incumbent State Senator in Guadalupe, AZ

  Sally Ann Gonzales is a dedicated public servant with a long history in Arizona politics. Born in Brawley, California, and raised in Guadalupe, Arizona, she holds degrees in elementary and multicultural education from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. A former educator and Education Director for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, she has served multiple terms in the Arizona State Legislature, including the State House and currently the State Senate, representing District 20. A Democrat, she champions quality education, healthcare, and the rights of children, women, and employees, with a focus on Indigenous and Hispanic communities. She is a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in 2026.

• Ben Koehler — Educator, Community advocate in Tucson, AZ

  Ben Koehler is an educator and community advocate running for Arizona State House, representing District 20. His campaign, "Putting Tucson First," focuses on fighting for education, good jobs, water sustainability, and the working families of Southern Arizona. He aims to serve people, not special interests, by running a people-powered campaign that utilizes the Clean Elections system. This allows him to qualify for public funding through small contributions, avoiding corporate money and ensuring he is beholden to voters. He is a Democratic candidate.

• Betty Villegas — Incumbent State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Betty Villegas is an incumbent State Representative for Arizona House District 20, having been politically appointed to the role in July 2023. A third-generation native of Tucson, she is a Democratic candidate seeking election for the same district in the 2026 Arizona Primary Election. Prior to her legislative service, Villegas held positions as the South Tucson Housing and Community Development Director and served on the Pima County Government Board of Supervisors. She is a retired Pima County government employee dedicated to public service in her home state.