State Senator District 20 in Arizona State Senate District 20, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Alma Hernandez — Incumbent State Representative in Tucson, AZ

  Alma Hernandez is an Arizona State Representative seeking a State Senate seat. A Tucson native with degrees in Public Health from the University of Arizona, she hails from a politically prominent family. Hernandez is known for her independent voting record, sometimes bucking her own party, which led to sanctions from her district’s Democratic committee. She is Jewish and supportive of Israel. Her candidacy for the 2026 primary faces a legal challenge over alleged unpaid campaign finance fines, although she has overcome similar challenges previously. She is challenging former Tucson City Council member Rocque Perez for the nomination.

• Rocque Perez — CEO, Southern Arizona Education Council in Tucson, AZ

  Rocque Perez is a fourth-generation Tucsonan, raised by a working-class single mother, whose life experiences shaped his commitment to public service. Educated at the University of Arizona, he previously held roles at both the University of Arizona and ASU, and currently serves as CEO of the Southern Arizona Education Council. Perez was unanimously appointed to the Tucson City Council in 2025, becoming the youngest official in city or county government in Arizona, and left office in December 2025. He is running for Arizona State Senate District 20 as a Democrat, emphasizing education, labor, environmental, and civil rights. His campaign centers on local engagement and providing representation not beholden to special interests, even challenging an opponent's candidacy over campaign finance issues.