State Senator District 9 in Arizona State Senate District 9, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Bridget Fitzgibbons — Physician and Small Business Owner in Mesa, AZ

  Dr. Bridget Fitzgibbons is a physician with advanced training in psychology, an addictions counselor, and a public school systems consultant. A proud Republican, she is also a respected small business owner and a key opinion leader in the medical community, having served on the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association board and the Arizona Senate President’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. As an Arizona Leadership Scholar, she advocates for strong schools, safe communities, and economic prosperity, pledging support for congressional term limits. She aims to prioritize solutions over politics, working for the best interests of all Arizonans.

• Kiana Sears — Incumbent Arizona State Senator, District 9 in Mesa, AZ

  Kiana Maria Sears is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Arizona's 9th district, having assumed office on March 31, 2025, after being appointed to fill a vacancy. Born in New Orleans and educated at Arizona State University, she is a longtime Mesa resident and community leader. With decades of experience in government, education, and local advocacy, she previously served nearly ten years on the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board. Sears is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary to defend her seat, continue advocating for constituents, and help Democrats achieve a majority in the Arizona Senate, aiming to counter extremism.