State Representative District 4 in Arizona State House District 4, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Pamela Carter — Incumbent State Representative in Scottsdale, AZ

  Pamela Carter is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Arizona's 4th District, having assumed office in January 2025. A lifelong Arizonan, small business owner, and reformer, she was elected in 2024 and is now campaigning for re-election in 2026. Carter focuses on improving state government, fostering excellent jobs and schools, and enhancing residents' quality of life. Her policy priorities include conservative leadership, low taxes, school safety, and supporting law enforcement, with a commitment to protecting children from "radical left-wing agendas." She serves on three committees, notably as vice chair of Public Safety and Law Enforcement.

• Sandra Christensen — Incumbent School Board Member in AZ

  Sandra Christensen is a Republican candidate for Arizona House of Representatives, District 4 in 2026. A current Governing Board Member for the Paradise Valley Unified School District, she is known for championing families and educators and defending conservative values. Christensen, who previously worked for the Arizona Department of Education and as CEO of Indigo Mountain Media, aims to bring trust and accountability to state government. Born in New Mexico and a graduate of NMSU, she brings diverse experience in business, IT, and veterinary sciences, motivated by a commitment to community service and listening to constituents.

• Matt Gress — Incumbent State Representative in AZ

  Matt Gress, born July 8, 1988, is an incumbent Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 4 since January 9, 2023. He grew up in rural Oklahoma, the youngest of four, and holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Syracuse University, having also taught through Teach for America. Gress, who campaigned on common sense principles, is seeking re-election to the Arizona House in the Republican primary on July 21, 2026. He plans to focus on an education reform package during the 2026 legislative session.

• Tammy Caputi — Business owner in Scottsdale, AZ

  Tammy Caputi is a dedicated business owner and community leader from Scottsdale, Arizona, currently running for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 4. She previously served as an at-large member of the Scottsdale City Council from 2021 to 2025. Caputi is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc., a lighting and electrical supply company she founded over two decades ago after earning degrees from Wellesley College and Simmons University. She aims to bring practical experience and solutions-focused leadership to the Arizona Legislature, prioritizing a stronger economy, investment in education, lowering the cost of living, and supporting first responders. As a Democrat, she is a key candidate in the effort to flip the Arizona House blue.

• Karen Gresham — Madison Elementary School District governing board member and accountant in Phoenix, AZ

  Karen Gresham is a third-generation Arizonan, an accountant, and a Madison Elementary School District governing board member with five years of experience. She is running for a State House seat in Arizona's Legislative District Four in 2026, her second attempt after a strong campaign in 2024. Gresham seeks to bring sensible, results-driven leadership and shift state policy. Her platform prioritizes accountability, affordability, fully funded public schools, housing and health care assistance, natural resource protection, community safety, and financial transparency. She aims to help Democrats achieve a new majority in the Arizona House.