State Senator District 17 in Arizona State Senate District 17, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Anthony Dunham — Retired Law Enforcement in Tucson, AZ

  Anthony Dunham is a Republican candidate running for the Arizona State Senate in District 17 during the 2026 primary election. A conservative, veteran, and retired law enforcement officer, Dunham campaigns on a platform centered around securing the border, restoring the American Dream, empowering families, protecting children, and making Arizona more affordable. He emphasizes supporting law enforcement and has put forth a plan to move Tucson forward. Dunham also campaigns on Christian values and has received an endorsement from Turning Point USA. He focuses on issues affecting the Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley areas.

• Christopher King — Incumbent at-large member of the Vail Unified School District in Saddlebrooke, AZ

  Christopher King is a combat veteran who served two decades in the U.S. Air Force and was a U.S. Army Master Instructor, holding multiple degrees. He is currently an at-large member of the Vail Unified School District. Running as a Republican for Arizona State Senate District 17 in 2026, King champions smaller, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and taxpayer protection. He is committed to defending constitutional rights, including free speech, religious liberty, and the right to bear arms. King advocates for freedom and prosperity, zero tolerance for illegal immigration, and restoring public safety. He has also pledged support for congressional term limits.

• Edgar Soto — Educator in AZ

  Edgar Soto is a Marine Corps veteran, lifelong educator, and community leader running for the Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 17. A native Arizonan, his family has deep roots in Pima County. With over 30 years in education, including as a middle school teacher and Campus Vice President at Pima Community College, he also coached baseball and co-founded the Southern Arizona Sports, Tourism, & Film Authority. Soto is a first-time candidate focused on strengthening public education, defending reproductive freedom, lowering costs, and advancing pragmatic economic and water policies for Arizona families. He aims to flip this competitive seat and help Democrats gain a state Senate majority.