State Senator District 23 in Arizona State Senate District 23, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Michelle Altherr — Candidate for State Senator in AZ

  Michelle Altherr is a Republican candidate running for election to the Arizona State Senate, representing District 23. She is scheduled to participate in the Republican primary on July 21, 2026, with the general election following on November 3, 2026. Actively engaged in the political landscape, she has been observed attending various campaign events and meetings alongside other Republican leaders in Arizona. Financial disclosures indicate her involvement in previous election cycles, including a committee for State Representative, though her current focus is on securing a seat in the State Senate. She has also been a notable contributor to her own campaign's finances.

• Brian Fernandez — Incumbent State Senator in Phoenix, AZ

  Brian Fernandez is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Arizona's District 23, having assumed office in January 2023. A sixth-generation Arizonan from Yuma, his background includes technology entrepreneurship and prior service as a State Representative. He is running for re-election to continue advocating for strengthening public schools, expanding affordable housing, investing in infrastructure and water solutions, and supporting working families. Fernandez focuses on practical solutions to create opportunity and ensure every family has a fair shot at success and that rural Arizona thrives.