Alexander Kolodin

Alexander Kolodin

Republican Party

Candidate, Arizona Secretary of State

Arizona House of Representatives District 3

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Compensation

Base salary

$24,000/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within Maricopa County: $35/day. For legislators residing outside of Maricopa County: $251.66.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 4, 2026

Education

Law

University of Pennsylvania

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

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Alexander Kolodin (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Kolodin (Republican Party) is running for election for Arizona Secretary of State. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Alexander Kolodin graduated from Chandler High School. Kolodin earned a degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His career experience includes founding the Kolodin Law Group and working as an attorney.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Kolodin was assigned to the following committees:

• House Judiciary Committee
• Municipal Oversight and Elections (Decommissioned), Vice Chair
• Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Arizona Secretary of State election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State

Incumbent Adrian Fontes is running in the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Adrian Fontes

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State

Alexander Kolodin is running in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Alexander Kolodin

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2024

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)

Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and incumbent Alexander Kolodin defeated Richard Corles in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Chaplik (R)	39.4	93,596
✔		Alexander Kolodin (R)	37.3	88,693
		Richard Corles (D)	23.3	55,372

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 237,661
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)

Richard Corles advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Corles	100.0	18,040

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,040
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)

Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and incumbent Alexander Kolodin advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Chaplik	53.9	37,876
✔		Alexander Kolodin	46.1	32,368

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,244
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Kolodin signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)

Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and Alexander Kolodin defeated Georgia Flanagan and John Skirbst in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Chaplik (R)	51.7	78,390
✔		Alexander Kolodin (R)	47.6	72,165
		Georgia Flanagan (Independent) (Write-in)	0.4	596
	Submit photo	John Skirbst (Independent) (Write-in)	0.3	488

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 151,639
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)

Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and Alexander Kolodin defeated Darin Mitchell, Nicole Cantelme, and Ernest Anderson in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Chaplik	39.0	31,229
✔		Alexander Kolodin	21.6	17,267
		Darin Mitchell	16.5	13,229
		Nicole Cantelme	15.2	12,142
	Submit photo	Ernest Anderson	7.8	6,229

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,096
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeremy Abdo (R)

2020

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 23

Incumbent Michelle Ugenti-Rita defeated Seth Blattman and Kyle Kirsch in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 23 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R)	59.1	89,677
		Seth Blattman (D)	40.9	62,115
	Submit photo	Kyle Kirsch (L) (Write-in)	0.0	13

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 151,805
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 23

Seth Blattman defeated Brandon Donnelly in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 23 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Blattman	100.0	27,231
		Brandon Donnelly (Write-in)	0.0	3

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,234
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 23

Incumbent Michelle Ugenti-Rita defeated Alexander Kolodin in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 23 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelle Ugenti-Rita	60.4	24,945
		Alexander Kolodin	39.6	16,383

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Adam Kwasman (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm running for senate for a simple reason - I love Arizona. This state, and all of you, have given me so much. It's here that I was raised, met my wife, and built a business. I was educated in Arizona public schools and I've made a home here with you in our beautiful district.

A comprehensive list of my positions can be found at www.alex4az.com, where you can also donate or request a yard sign. I humbly ask for your vote on August 4th.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Economy: Eliminate taxes, bureaucracies, and regulations that hurt Arizona businesses.
• Gun Rights: Oppose all "red flag" laws and other infringements on the 2nd amendment.
• Border Security: Support President Trump's efforts to finish the wall by overriding local regulations that get in the way of construction.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, economy, gun rights, border security, life

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2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Alexander Kolodin campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Arizona House of Representatives District 3	Won general	$72,645	$44,055
2022	Arizona House of Representatives District 3	Won general	$131,761	$126,180
2020	Arizona State Senate District 23	Lost primary	$148,899	N/A**
Grand total			$353,305	$170,235
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15. Americans for Prosperity - Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Children's Action Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Secular Coalition for Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy. Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The Arizona Center for Economic Progress Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.

2023

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In 2023, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 to July 31. Arizona Free Enterprise Club: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform. Center for Arizona Policy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Children's Action Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Progress Arizona Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform. Secular Coalition for Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy. Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arizona Center for Economic Progress Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.

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Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Montenegro

Majority Leader:Michael Carbone

Minority Leader:Oscar De Los Santos

Representatives

District 1

Selina Bliss (R)

Quang Nguyen (R)

District 2

Stephanie Simacek (D)

Justin Wilmeth (R)

District 3

Joseph Chaplik (R)

Alexander Kolodin (R)

District 4

Pamela Carter (R)

Matt Gress (R)

District 5

Sarah Liguori (D)

Aaron Marquez (D)

District 6

Mae Peshlakai (D)

Myron Tsosie (D)

District 7

Walter Blackman (R)

David Marshall (R)

District 8

Janeen Connolly (D)

Brian Garcia (D)

District 9

Lorena Austin (D)

Seth Blattman (D)

District 10

Ralph Heap (R)

Justin Olson (R)

District 11

Junelle Cavero (D)

Oscar De Los Santos (D)

District 12

Patricia Contreras (D)

Anastasia Travers (D)

District 13

Jeff Weninger (R)

Julie Willoughby (R)

District 14

Laurin Hendrix (R)

Khyl Powell (R)

District 15

Neal Carter (R)

Michael Way (R)

District 16

Chris Lopez (R)

Teresa Martinez (R)

District 17

Rachel Keshel (R)

Kevin Volk (D)

District 18

Nancy Gutierrez (D)

Christopher Mathis (D)

District 19

Lupe Diaz (R)

Gail Griffin (R)

District 20

Alma Hernandez (D)

Betty Villegas (D)

District 21

Consuelo Hernandez (D)

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)

District 22

Lupe Contreras (D)

Elda Luna-Nájera (D)

District 23

Michele Pena (R)

Mariana Sandoval (D)

District 24

Anna Abeytia (D)

Lydia Hernandez (D)

District 25

Michael Carbone (R)

Nick Kupper (R)

District 26

Cesar Aguilar (D)

Quantá Crews (D)

District 27

Lisa Fink (R)

Tony Rivero (R)

District 28

David Livingston (R)

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

District 29

Steve Montenegro (R)

James Taylor (R)

District 30

Leo Biasiucci (R)

John Gillette (R)

Republican Party (33)

Democratic Party (27)