State Representative District 21 in Arizona State House District 21, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Christopher Kibbey — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in AZ

  Christopher Kibbey is a Republican candidate running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives for District 21 in the July 21, 2026 primary. His platform emphasizes conservative values, including support for prohibiting abortion after a heartbeat is detected, protecting conscience rights for professionals and faith-based organizations, and safeguarding parental authority in children's education and healthcare. Kibbey champions school choice, advocating for tax relief for families pursuing private education while cautioning against potential government overreach. He also supports protecting women's privacy in sex-separated spaces and medical conscience rights for healthcare workers.

• Consuelo Hernandez — Incumbent Arizona State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Consuelo Hernandez, born April 23, 1992, is an incumbent Democratic Arizona State Representative for District 21, first elected in 2022. She is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. Hernandez also serves as president of the Sunnyside USD 12 School Board. A Pima County native, she earned a bachelor's from Arizona State University and a master's from the University of Arizona. Her professional background includes roles as an immigration caseworker and campaign organizer. She is of Mexican-Jewish descent, attending Congregation Chaverim in Tucson. Her legislative work includes focusing on chronic felony offenders and juveniles.

• Maritza Higuera — Educator in Río Rico, AZ

  Maritza Higuera is a mom, lifelong educator of 21 years, author, and community leader residing in Río Rico, Southern Arizona. She began her journey working at McDonald's while learning English. Running as a Democrat for the Arizona House of Representatives District 21, she is committed to fully funding public schools, supporting teachers, and expanding early learning. Her priorities also include lowering housing costs, expanding access to affordable homes, and supporting first-time homebuyers. Higuera is fighting for quality schools, safe communities, and opportunities for all Arizona families, aiming to empower their voice and build a future rooted in service.

• Miranda Lopez — Community organizer and public advocate in AZ

  Miranda Lopez is a Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 21, running in the 2026 primary. A University of Arizona alumna with a Masters in Public Administration, she has dedicated eight years to grassroots organizing and public advocacy. Her background includes serving as Executive Director of the Pima County Democratic Party and advocating for students at the state legislature. Lopez champions progressive and socialist solutions, prioritizing public education (K-12 and higher), environmental protection, and making housing more affordable for working families in Southern Arizona. She runs to tackle neglected public education, rising rent, and environmental issues, believing in community-driven solutions.

• Stephanie Stahl Hamilton — Incumbent State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is an incumbent Arizona State Representative for District 21, first elected in 2020 and reelected through 2024. She serves as Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee. An ordained Presbyterian minister with a Master of Divinity from Princeton, she and her husband, a Tucson middle school teacher, have three children. Her community involvement, particularly with public schools, revealed the negative impacts of underinvestment in education, inspiring her political career. She advocates for public education, common-sense governance, and reproductive rights, having studied abortion care in Mexico.