State Representative District 22 in Arizona State House District 22, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Veronica Bejarano-Malone — Candidate for State Representative in Avondale, AZ

  Veronica Bejarano-Malone is a candidate for Arizona State Representative in Legislative District 22, running on a platform of safer neighborhoods, economic growth, and better schools. With over two decades of public service experience, including a tenure as Avondale Vice Mayor, Bejarano-Malone has a proven track record of working to improve schools, enhance community infrastructure, and create opportunities for working families across the West Valley. She is dedicated to public safety, education, and strengthening local communities, positioning herself as a leader who listens and works for Arizona families.

• Steven Chapman — Incumbent President, Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board in AZ

  Steven Chapman, born in Phoenix, Arizona, studied at Arizona State University and Phoenix College. His professional background includes marketing and business development consulting, recruiting, and work with Uber. He currently serves as President of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, a term ending in December 2028. Chapman has a strong background in education leadership, having been President of the Arizona School Boards Association and Chair of the National School Boards Association's Pacific Region. His advocacy centers on increasing school funding, defending local control for communities, and securing federal resources for public education. He is campaigning for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 22, in the 2026 primary election.

• Gwendalyn "gwen" Johnston — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in AZ

  Gwendalyn Johnston, known as Gwen, is campaigning for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives for District 22 in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election. Her approach to public service emphasizes a commitment to people-powered campaigns, advocating for grassroots funding over special interest money. Johnston pledges to uphold anti-corruption principles through transparency and accountability, and to foster civility in political discourse, avoiding mudslinging in her campaign. She is focused on building a better democracy.

• Elda Luna-Nájera — Incumbent Member of the Arizona House of Representatives in AZ

  Elda Luna-Nájera is an incumbent Democratic politician representing Arizona's 22nd district in the State House of Representatives since March 1, 2024. A native of Arizona, she brings a background as a social worker to her legislative role. She is an alumna of Arizona State University and the University of Southern California. Serving alongside Lupe Contreras, she actively participates in legislative tracking and committee work within the state legislature.

• Betsy Munoz — Candidate for State Representative in AZ

  Betsy Munoz is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 22. She is participating in the Democratic primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, where she is one of five candidates vying for two seats. The general election will follow on November 3, 2026. Her campaign is focused on securing a position in Arizona's state legislature.