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Arizona's 1st Congressional District
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Filing deadline: April 6, 2026
Primary: August 4, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times:

6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Arizona

Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Toss-up
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Toss-up
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up
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A Republican Party primary takes place on August 4, 2026, in Arizona's 1st Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
April 6, 2026
August 4, 2026
November 3, 2026



A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Arizona utilizes a semi-closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters may choose which party's primary they will vote in, but voters registered with a party can only vote in that party's primary.[1]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on Arizona's 1st Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

  • Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
  • Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 4, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Joseph Chaplik
Joseph Chaplik
Image of Jason Duey
Jason Duey
Image of Jay Feely
Jay Feely
Image of Derrick Gallego
Derrick Gallego
Image of Kaitlin Purrington
Kaitlin Purrington Candidate Connection
Image of Paul Reevs
Paul Reevs
Image of Brandon Sowers
Brandon Sowers Candidate Connection
Image of Gina Swoboda
Gina Swoboda
Image of John Trobough
John Trobough

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Candidate profiles

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Kaitlin Purrington

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I am a fiscal analyst, public servant, and Arizona mom running to represent Arizona's Congressional District 1 because I believe our state government works best when it is accountable, transparent, and focused on delivering results - not political games. I currently serve as a Fiscal Analyst/Monitor with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, where I oversee the proper use of public funds, ensuring compliance with state and federal law. My job requires attention to detail, integrity and willingness to ask tough questions - skills I will bring to the legislature. Outside of work, I am a wife and mother of two young children. Like many families, I balance career, parenting, and community responsibilities, which gives me a first-hand understanding of the challenges working families face such as rising costs to the need for safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and effective government services. We are here to serve you, not the other way around! I am running for office because I believe Arizona deserves leaders who prioritize freedom, fiscal responsibility, public safety, family values and put people over politics. I bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach rooted in real experience - not ideology - and I committed to listening to constituents, protecting public resources, strengthening trust in our government, and make decisions that are responsible, ethical, and focused on long-term outcomes for Arizona."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

Strong Economy & Small Business - I support policies that grow jobs, empower small businesses, and strengthen Arizona's economy now and for the future of us and our children, including backing the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Safety, Borders & Neighborhoods - I prioritize secure communities, robust border security, and local initiatives to clean up neighborhoods and protect families and children.

Freedom & Constitutional Rights - I stand for the First and Second Amendments, individual liberty, and limited government that respects the freedoms of every American.

Brandon Sowers

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

Brandon Sowers is committed to common sense economic policies that put Arizona families first. By strengthening the U.S. dollar with real assets like gold or energy reserves, balancing the federal budget to cut wasteful spending, and supporting small businesses and local banks, we'll bring jobs home, combat inflation, and foster fair growth. No more bailouts for big banks while families struggle—it's time for honest, people-driven solutions to restore prosperity in District 1.

As your Congressman, Brandon Sowers will fight for transparency and integrity in government. We'll ban stock trading and corporate lobbying by elected officials, impose term limits to end career politicians, and require full financial disclosure for every dollar spent. By securing our borders with smart technology while offering earned paths for Dreamers, expanding healthcare choice with clear pricing, and promoting energy independence through American oil, nuclear, and solar, we'll protect freedoms, reduce costs, and rebuild trust in Washington.

Brandon Sowers stands for unity and patriotism, bridging divides to make America stronger. We'll promote civil conversations, support community service programs, honor veterans and workers, and invest in education basics like reading, math, and trade skills with more parental input. By cracking down on crime and drugs while protecting gun rights with strong background checks, and ensuring privacy in technology against Big Tech overreach, we'll unite District 1 families around shared values of freedom, respect, and pride in our nation.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Arizona

Election information in Arizona: Aug. 4, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: July 6, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by July 6, 2026
  • Online: July 6, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: July 24, 2026
  • By mail: Received by July 24, 2026
  • Online: July 24, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 4, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Aug. 4, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

July 8, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MT)

Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Joseph Chaplik Republican Party $249,250 $9,084 $240,166 As of December 31, 2025
Jason Duey Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Jay Feely Republican Party $1,003,628 $218,033 $785,595 As of September 30, 2025
Derrick Gallego Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Kaitlin Purrington Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Paul Reevs Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Brandon Sowers Republican Party $16,737 $14,782 $1,955 As of December 31, 2025
Gina Swoboda Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
John Trobough Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026
Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+1. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 1 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Arizona's 1st the 214th most Republican district nationally.[2]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Kamala Harris Democratic PartyDonald Trump Republican Party
48.0%51.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Arizona, 2024

Arizona presidential election results (1900-2024)

  • 9 Democratic wins
  • 20 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024
Winning Party N/A N/A N/A D D R R R D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R D R R R R R D R
See also: Party control of Arizona state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Arizona's congressional delegation as of January 2026.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Arizona
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 3 5
Republican 0 6 6
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 9 11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Arizona's top three state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Arizona, October 2025
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorDemocratic Party Katie Hobbs
Secretary of StateDemocratic Party Adrian Fontes
Attorney GeneralDemocratic Party Kris Mayes

State legislature

Arizona State Senate

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 13
     Republican Party 17
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 30

Arizona House of Representatives

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 27
     Republican Party 33
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 60

Trifecta control

Arizona Party Control: 1992-2025
No Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D
Senate R R R R R R R R R S S R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
House R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Arizona in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Arizona, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Arizona U.S. House Democrat 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 N/A 4/6/2026 Source
Arizona U.S. House Republican 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 N/A 4/6/2026 Source
Arizona U.S. House Libertarian 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 N/A 4/6/2026 Source
Arizona U.S. House Unaffiliated 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2026 N/A 4/6/2026 Source

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Arizona Legislature, "Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 16-467," accessed November 25, 2025
  2. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025


Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Ruben Gallego (D)
Mark Kelly (D)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
Eli Crane (R)
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
Republican Party (6)
Democratic Party (5)


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