State Senator District 7 in Arizona State Senate District 7, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Wendy Rogers — Incumbent State Senator in AZ

  Wendy Rogers is an incumbent Arizona State Senator representing District 7, having assumed office in January 2023. A Republican, she is seeking re-election in the July 2026 primary. Born in Kentucky and a retired U.S. Air Force officer, she holds multiple master's degrees and is a co-owner of a home inspection business. Rogers is known for her far-right political stance, support for former President Trump, and controversial rhetoric, which led to a rare censure by the state senate. Her legislative record includes support for bills on issues such as traffic penalties, anti-human trafficking measures, fentanyl sentencing, prohibitions on public funding for gender transitions, and religious exemptions for medical products.

• Michiel "mike" Montiel — Candidate for Arizona State Senate in AZ

  Michiel Montiel, also known as Mike, is seeking election to the Arizona State Senate, representing District 7. He is running as a Democratic Party candidate in the primary election scheduled for July 21, 2026. Montiel is competing for a seat in a district where there is no incumbent from his party in the primary. As of the provided information, he has not yet received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations. Details regarding his background or specific policy positions are not available.