State Representative District 25 in Arizona State House District 25, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Michael Carbone — Incumbent State Representative in AZ

  Michael Carbone is an incumbent Republican Majority Leader in the Arizona House of Representatives, currently serving District 25. Born in Antioch, Illinois, he was adopted by his grandparents and later moved to Arizona to raise his family after being involved in conservative politics in his home state. He holds a background in graphic design and advertising, along with a master's degree in public administration. Carbone is known for his strong focus on election integrity, border security, and free speech, having sponsored legislation to ban no-excuse early voting in Arizona. He is seeking re-election for the Arizona House of Representatives in the 2026 Primary Election, where he hopes to continue his legislative work on issues such as campaign finance, voting equipment security, and law enforcement support.

• Nickolas "nick" Kupper — Incumbent Arizona House of Representatives, District 25 in AZ

  Nickolas "Nick" Kupper is an incumbent Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 25, having assumed office in January 2025. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2003 to 2023 as a military electrician, recruiter, and manager, also earning an associate degree. His professional background includes paralegal work. Kupper's entry into politics was partly influenced by his experience of nearly being removed from the Air Force for refusing a Covid vaccine. A vocal advocate for medical freedom, he has worked with federal lawmakers and introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2056, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to refuse medical mandates. He emphasizes that voters, not politicians, should decide on such fundamental rights. Kupper is currently seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary.

• Tiffany Byrne — Education leader in AZ

  Tiffany Byrne has been an Arizona resident for over 30 years, living, working, and raising her family in the community she now seeks to represent. With more than two decades of experience as a classroom teacher and education leader, she is running for Arizona State Representative of Legislative District 25 to bring her proven leadership to the state level. Byrne advocates for world-class public education, thriving small businesses, and protecting natural resources. She believes in honest, transparent government that offers fair opportunities for all, and is committed to building a people-powered campaign as a Clean Elections candidate. Her district includes Surprise, Buckeye, Tonopah, and Yuma.

• Keith Lara — Candidate for State Representative in AZ

  Keith Lara, an Arizona native, graduated from Desert Mountain High School. He earned an associate degree from Estrella Mountain Community College in 2019 and a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University in 2023. His career experience includes working in information technology, at the motor vehicle department, as a CDL Examiner, and as a school bus driver. A Democrat, Lara sought election to the Arizona House of Representatives for District 25 in 2026. He emphasizes being people-powered and anti-corruption, advocating for civility and transparency in his campaigns.