Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primary)
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| Election details |
| 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. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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A Democratic Party primary takes place on August 4, 2026, in Arizona's 8th Congressional District to determine which Democratic candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.
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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 8th Congressional District Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
- Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
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
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8
Jillian Barfield, Maria Flores (Arizona), Bernadette Greene Placentia, and Jessie Martines are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on August 4, 2026.
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm not a career Politician. I'm a working American with over 20 years of business experience and I'm ready to challenge the status-quo. It's time to rebuild the middle class and close the gap between the ultra-wealthy and everyone else. Nobody working full time should struggle to afford the basics! With over 20 years of business experience, I am firmly dedicated to bringing practical, people-first solutions to Arizona’s 8th district. During my career, I've worked for IBM in North Carolina, Mastercard in St. Louis and Waste Management right here in District 8. I've worn many hats in business, most of which involved complex technologies in one way or another. I am a single long time resident of District 8. I produce music in my spare time and I'm a songwriter and lead guitarist. I have two grown children and I reside in North Glendale. I live in the district that I hope to represent, unlike my opponent who lives in a big house in Scottsdale - and also unlike my opponent, I am dedicated to serving Arizona’s 8th district with practical solutions that prioritize the needs of her constituents, NOT the billionaires."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m a former long-haul truck driver & small fleet/small business owner with over 27 years and 3.5 million miles experience and I bring a different perspective to Congress. After Bidenomics ended my trucking career, I worked as a Campaign Mgr for multiple candidates, responsible for all aspects of their campaigns. I believe in bringing back Representative Democracy, and I am tired of the professional politicians and elitists of both Parties making irresponsible decisions & implementing useless legislation while they enrich themselves & amass power. My career gave me the opportunity to spend time in every part of America and to meet every American, so I understand the issues, concerns and worries affecting the majority of us and will therefore introduce common-sense, implementable solutions that will actually solve problems and improve the lives of everyday Americans. I hold my Democratic ideals close but my allegiance will always be to the People, not to a Party. I’m a pro-choice, pro-union, pro-Ukraine, life-long gun owner & Conservative Democrat. I support strengthening our borders & protecting American jobs while respecting the Rights of others. I’ll fight to protect SS, Women’s healthcare rights, secure our water resources & support public schools and will work to ensure every American has the opportunity & resources to achieve their dreams. I believe in supporting our Veterans, & will fight to protect the most vulnerable amongst us, like our children and the elderly."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Arizona
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Jillian Barfield | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Maria Flores (Arizona) | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Bernadette Greene Placentia | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jessie Martines | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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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." |
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District analysis
This section will contain facts and figures related to this district's elections when those are available.
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.
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| 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
- Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
- Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
- United States House elections in Arizona, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in Arizona, 2026 (August 4 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026
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