State Senator District 1 in Arizona State Senate District 1, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Mark Finchem — Incumbent State Senator in AZ

  Mark Finchem is an incumbent Arizona State Senator representing District 1. A Republican, he serves on the Federalism, Appropriations, Public Safety, and Judiciary & Elections committees. Finchem previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. His professional background includes 21 years with the Kalamazoo, MI, Department of Public Safety, first as a firefighter/paramedic, then as a law enforcement officer. He holds degrees from Grand Canyon University and the University of Arizona. Finchem ran for Arizona Secretary of State in 2022 and is now seeking re-election to the State Senate. He is associated with the Coalition of Western States and the Election Fairness Institute.

• Christine Dargon — Adjunct Professor and Small Business Owner in Rimrock, AZ

  Christine Dargon is a Democratic candidate for Arizona State Senate District 1 in the 2026 primary election. Holding a Ph.D. from Seton Hall, she has a 30-year career in education and social service, including adjunct professorships and owning Emerald Waves Healing. Dargon moved to Arizona over 16 years ago, residing in Rimrock. Active in politics since 2007, her campaign champions "UNLEASH ARIZONA'S POTENTIAL," promising a "Dynamic, Dedicated, Dependable difference." She is endorsed by Arizona List, AFSCME, and Arizona College Democrats.