Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Green primary)
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| Filing deadline: March 23, 2026 |
| Primary: July 21, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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A Green Party primary takes place on July 21, 2026, in Arizona to determine which candidate will earn the right to run as the party's nominee in the state's gubernatorial election on November 3, 2026.
In Arizona, the gubernatorial nominee is selected in the primary. The gubernatorial nominee then chooses a lieutenant gubernatorial running mate, and they run together on a single ticket in the general election.
This page focuses on Arizona's Green Party gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Arizona's Democratic primary, Republican gubernatorial primary, Independent Party gubernatorial primary, and the general election, see the following pages:
- Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)
- Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)
- Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Independent Party primary)
- Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026
Candidates and election results
Green primary election
Green primary for Governor of Arizona
Risa Lombardo and William Pounds are running in the Green primary for Governor of Arizona on July 21, 2026.
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| Risa Lombardo | ||
 | William Pounds  | |
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Party: Green Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I’m William Pounds, a proud independent thinker, political advocate, and someone deeply committed to serving the people. My journey in politics has been shaped by my experiences as a former chair for Jesse Ventura's 2020 presidential campaign and my work as an advocate for real systemic change. I've had the honor of being endorsed by bold leaders like Louis Farrakhan and mentored by the incomparable Cynthia McKinney, who has instilled in me the importance of truth and accountability in governance. I believe in challenging the status quo, standing up for the voiceless, and delivering innovative solutions to today’s problems. My **Energy Dividends Plan**, for example, builds on my 2022 Arizona gubernatorial campaign proposal to provide economic relief through equitable investment in energy. As a Christian, I’m guided by principles of justice, stewardship, and love for my neighbor. Politically, I am unafraid to question mainstream narratives, whether that’s about 9/11, election integrity, or foreign policy. My platform is about putting people over party lines—whether it’s defending working-class families, advocating for transparency, or fighting against corruption in all its forms. What drives me? The belief that with courage and determination, we can rebuild trust in our government and give power back to the people."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Arizona
Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Cook PVI by congressional district
| District | Incumbent | PVI |
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| Arizona's 1st | David Schweikert | R+1 |
| Arizona's 2nd | Eli Crane | R+7 |
| Arizona's 3rd | Yassamin Ansari | D+22 |
| Arizona's 4th | Greg Stanton | D+4 |
| Arizona's 5th | Andy Biggs | R+10 |
| Arizona's 6th | Juan Ciscomani | EVEN |
| Arizona's 7th | Raúl Grijalva | D+13 |
| Arizona's 8th | Abe Hamadeh | R+8 |
| Arizona's 9th | Paul Gosar | R+15 |
2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines
| District | Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona's 1st | 48.0% | 51.0% |
| Arizona's 2nd | 42.0% | 57.0% |
| Arizona's 3rd | 69.0% | 29.0% |
| Arizona's 4th | 53.0% | 46.0% |
| Arizona's 5th | 39.0% | 59.0% |
| Arizona's 6th | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| Arizona's 7th | 60.0% | 38.0% |
| Arizona's 8th | 41.0% | 58.0% |
| Arizona's 9th | 34.0% | 65.0% |
| Source: The Downballot | ||
2016-2024
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
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| Democratic | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
| Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
| Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
| New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
| Republican | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
| Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
| Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
| New Republican | D | D | R | ||||
Following the 2024 presidential election, 61.7% of Arizonans lived in one of the state's 1 Battleground Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in 2016 and 2024 and the Democrat in 2020, and 20.5% lived in one of 10 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Arizona was Battleground Republican, having voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016, Joe Biden (D) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Arizona following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
| Arizona county-level statistics, 2024 | |||||||
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| Battleground Republican | 1 | 61.7% | |||||
| Solid Republican | 10 | 20.5% | |||||
| Solid Democratic | 4 | 17.8% | |||||
| Total voted Democratic | 4 | 17.8% | |||||
| Total voted Republican | 11 | 82.2% | |||||
Historical voting trends
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 |
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| 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 |
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Arizona.
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Arizona
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Arizona.
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Arizona's congressional delegation as of January 2026.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Arizona | |||
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| 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.
| Office | Officeholder |
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| Governor | Katie Hobbs |
| Secretary of State | Adrian Fontes |
| Attorney General | Kris Mayes |
State legislature
Arizona State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
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| Democratic Party | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 17 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | |
Arizona House of Representatives
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
The table below details demographic data in Arizona and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.
| Demographic Data for Arizona | ||
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| Arizona | United States | |
| Population | 7,151,502 | 331,449,281 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 113,654 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 63.2% | 63.4% |
| Black/African American | 4.6% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Native American | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other (single race) | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 31% | 19% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 89.1% | 89.4% |
| College graduation rate | 32.6% | 35% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $76,872 | $78,538 |
| Persons below poverty level | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
State profile
| Demographic data for Arizona | ||
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| Arizona | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 6,817,565 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 113,594 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 78.4% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 4.2% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 3% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 4.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 3.2% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 86% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 27.5% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $50,255 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 21.2% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Arizona. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Arizona
Arizona voted Republican in six out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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