State Senator District 2 in Arizona State Senate District 2, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Shawnna Bolick — Incumbent State Senator in Pittsburgh, AZ

  Shawnna Bolick is an incumbent Republican Arizona State Senator for District 2, serving since July 2023 and seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A policy researcher, she previously represented the district in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019-2023. Bolick has a strong focus on education, evidenced by her service on school boards, Arizona's Early Childhood Education and Health Board, and the State Board of Education's Academic Standards Development Committee. As a legislator, she champions public safety, sponsoring a bill to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims. Bolick has publicly opposed expanded mail-in voting, challenged the 2020 election results, and contributed to overturning the 1864 Territorial Abortion Law.

• Timothy Ferrara — Candidate for Arizona State Senate in AZ

  Timothy Ferrara is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 2. He is challenging incumbent Shawnna Bolick in the Republican primary election scheduled for July 21, 2026. The general election for this seat will follow on November 3, 2026. Ferrara is listed on the ballot for the primary, aiming to advance to the general election. His candidacy marks an effort to secure a legislative position within Arizona's state government, representing District 2.

• Amelia Gallitano — Doctor, Scientist, Professor in Phoenix, AZ

  Dr. Amelia Gallitano is a dedicated mother, doctor, scientist, professor, and neuroscientist running for the Arizona State Senate in District 2. She helped launch the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and spent nine years treating veterans with PTSD at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, also researching mental illnesses. Gallitano is committed to advancing practical, evidence-based solutions to address rising costs in healthcare, utilities, and housing, and to protect Arizona's water security. Her campaign focuses on affordability, public education, healthcare, water, and public safety, aiming to bring integrity and accountability back to the State Senate.

• Daniel Toporek — Candidate for Arizona State Senate in AZ

  Daniel Toporek is seeking election to the Arizona State Senate, representing District 2, in the 2026 Democratic primary scheduled for July 21. A military officer, Toporek dedicated nearly three decades to service in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 2019. His educational background includes graduating from Moon Valley High School, earning a bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State University in 2010, and a graduate degree from the University of San Francisco in 2019. Prior to his current campaign, he served as an Outreach Representative/Constituent Services Representative for Senator Mark Kelly from November 2021 to July 2022.