State Representative District 24 in Arizona State House District 24, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Delores Mclaughlin — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 24 in Phoenix, AZ

  Delores McLaughlin is a dedicated community leader and former educator running for the Arizona State House in District 24. A Grand Canyon University Doctorate alumna, she previously taught communication at Estrella Mountain Community College. Married to Marcus and continuing her family’s tradition of pastoral service, McLaughlin is committed to common-sense solutions, advocating for strengthened education, supported families, and economic growth. She champions policy positions such as energy independence, safer communities with accountable police, lower state taxes, excellent education options, assistance for senior citizens facing rising property taxes, and reducing corruption in state spending. McLaughlin aims to represent everyday Arizonans, fighting against corporate cronyism and backroom deals to ensure hard-working neighborhoods have a strong voice.

• Lisbeth Arescurenaga — Licensed Mental Health Specialist and Social Worker in Glendale and Maryvale, AZ

  Lisbeth Arescurenaga is a licensed mental health specialist and social worker who immigrated from Peru at age 15, determined to build a better future. A proud mom, she has dedicated her career to helping families heal, navigate complex systems, and access opportunity, including supporting unaccompanied minors and cancer patients. She also serves as a board member for Phoenix Allies for Community Health. Running as a Democrat for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 24, representing Glendale and Maryvale, her campaign is focused on strengthening community-based mental health services, expanding affordable and stable housing options, protecting renters, and advocating for quality education and accessible healthcare for working families.

• Rosa Cantu — Incumbent At-Large Member, Cartwright Elementary School District Board in AZ

  Rosa Cantu is a Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives, District 24, in the 2026 Primary Election on July 21. She currently serves as an at-large member of the Cartwright Elementary School District Board, a role she assumed in June 2023, with her term concluding in January 2029. Cantu's campaign focuses on education, family, and community leadership. She has also publicly pledged support for a resolution advocating for an Article V convention to enact term limits on Congress. She is one of several Democratic candidates competing in the primary for two available seats.

• Alberto Flores — Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 24 in Phoenix, AZ

  Alberto Flores was born and raised in Phoenix within a working-class immigrant family. He earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2025. Flores is running for the Arizona House of Representatives to deliver tangible results for everyday Arizonans. He highlights challenges such as rising costs, underfunded public schools, and a healthcare system that prioritizes profits over people. His campaign focuses on standing up to corporate interests and politicians who he believes make life harder for working families.

• Lydia Hernandez — Incumbent State Representative in AZ

  Lydia Hernandez is a Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 24, a position she has held since January 2023 and for which she is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. She previously served in the Arizona House representing the 29th district from 2013 to 2015. Hernandez has a long history of public service on the Cartwright Elementary School District Board, where she has been an elected member since 2004 and currently serves as Governing Board President. She earned a BA from Baylor University. Her career demonstrates a commitment to both state legislative and local educational governance.