State Senator District 8 in Arizona State Senate District 8, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Lauren Kuby — Incumbent Arizona State Senator in AZ

  Arizona State Senator Lauren Kuby represents District 8, having assumed office in January 2025. A former Tempe Councilmember and Vice Mayor, she also serves as an ASU Senior Global Futures Scientist and leads the ASU Stardust Center for Affordable Housing and the Family. Kuby is recognized for her progressive leadership, advocating for climate solutions, public education, affordable housing, voting rights, LGBTQ+, and worker protections. She refuses corporate campaign contributions, prioritizing constituents over special interests. She is currently seeking re-election to the State Senate.

• Deborah Nardozzi — Owner of a consulting business in Scottsdale, AZ

  Deborah Nardozzi is a community organizer, small business owner, and Democratic leader residing in South Scottsdale, Arizona since 2007. Raised by public school teachers, she owns Ta Da Agency, a campaign and consulting business. She previously served by appointment in the Arizona House of Representatives for District 8 from April 2024 to January 2025. Nardozzi is now running for the Arizona State Senate to represent District 8 in 2026. Her campaign focuses on ensuring fully funded public schools, affordable housing for working families, and dependable childcare. She has also pledged to support congressional term limits. An LGBTQ+ leader, Nardozzi aims to bring her legislative experience and grassroots organizing to serve her community.