State Representative District 5 in Arizona State House District 5, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Sarah Liguori — Incumbent State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Sarah Liguori is an Arizona State Representative for Legislative District 5, first appointed in 2021. A mother of two sons and married to Andrew, she brings a professional background in finance and experience as a small business owner to her legislative work. Born in Tucson and educated at the University of Arizona, Liguori is a passionate Democrat focused on strengthening Arizona families. She advocates for accessible financial planning, public education, equity, and equality, and addressing climate change. She serves on the Government and Elections and Commerce Committees, pushing back against voting rights attacks and championing Democratic values through bills on rainwater harvesting, predatory lending, and campaign finance reform. She aims to continue bringing progress and empathy to her district.

• Aaron Márquez — Incumbent State Representative in Phoenix, AZ

  Aaron Márquez is an incumbent State Representative for Arizona's 5th district, a role he assumed in January 2025. A Phoenix resident, he brings a lifelong commitment to public service, community development, and educational opportunity. Márquez is an Army veteran with two deployments to Afghanistan and the co-founder of the progressive veterans group VetsForward.us. He previously worked for U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego focusing on veterans outreach. As a Democratic member, he prioritizes education, reproductive rights, affordable housing, and economic mobility. Márquez is known for his commitment to working across the aisle, co-chairs the bipartisan Veterans Caucus, and serves on the Phoenix IDA board. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary Election.