Eric Stafford
Eric Stafford (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 29. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on July 21, 2026.[source]
Biography
Eric Stafford was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from the Western Maricopa Education Center in 2016 and from the Pima Medical Institute in 2018. His career experience includes working as a machinist, vet tech, and political organizer.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on July 21, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29
Eric Stafford (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on July 21, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29
Incumbent Janae Shamp (R) is running in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on July 21, 2026.
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2024
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 29
Incumbent Janae Shamp defeated Eric Stafford in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janae Shamp (R) | 59.3 | 70,924 |
| Eric Stafford (D) | 40.7 | 48,608 | |
| Total votes: 119,532 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29
Eric Stafford advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Stafford | 100.0 | 13,498 |
| Total votes: 13,498 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29
Incumbent Janae Shamp advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janae Shamp | 100.0 | 25,306 |
| Total votes: 25,306 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Stafford signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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My mother is an Occupational Therapist by trade, and suffers from permanent heavy metal poisoning and brain damage from Wilson's disease due to being unable to afford her medicine in the US because of inflated costs and corporate greed.
I spent all my years in public school, and saw firsthand how amazing and useful it was for me, but also how obvious it was that our local schools needed more resources to really help kids like me flourish and not fall through the cracks.
In my last years of high school I enrolled in technical school for Aviation Maintenance and later the Manual & CNC machining where I achieved my Airframe & Powerplant License, and where I fell in love with making, and fixing things.
As I matured, I decided to shift my priorities and try a career that aligned more with my ethics and values. I studied to become a Vet Tech and immersed myself in the medical field before eventually delving into politics.
During 2022 I worked over 55 hours a week for 9 months as a field organizer in LD14 & 15 and realized through my years of blue collar work that the results matter much more than the team you are a part of, and now I am dedicating my energy to being on the team of progress and prosperity for all Arizonans.- Education: 92% of our children go to public schools and thanks to the over exploitation of key programs, our system is now Billions in debt, and our teachers and support staff barely make the money, nor have the support they need to stay in the field. Teachers are retiring en masse, kids reading comprehension is dropping, and teachers are being treated as babysitters and not as the highly qualified educators that they are.
- Labor: Labor is the back bone of this country and I see that essential workers who help make the world go round are being underserved and under appreciated. For many, the current minimum wage is not adequate for them to feed, clothe and house themselves, let alone their families. Most people working a full time job cannot afford a home, and benefits such as pensions and 401Ks are largely no longer around. From a values perspective, I believe that all essential workers from teachers to pipe fitters, and servers to grocers can all earn enough money to not just live but thrive. I will push for this every step of the way to ensure Arizonans get the benefits and pay they deserve and that these values may preserve our economy prosperity.
- Climate: I stand with further developing policies that help to preserve our groundwater, and invest in maintaining our aquifers and naturally occurring water not just for us, but for our ecosystem that we share our water with. I also would like to see a state with less childhood illnesses such as asthma by working to improve air quality statewide, and advocating for sustainable water-smart agriculture practices.
1. George Carlin for his creative wit, writing style, and political commentary that helped to get me passionate about politics.
2.Adam Savage for his willingness to share his wisdom and help others and creates beautiful art, as well as gives back to the world.
3. Bernie Sanders for being a man of unshakeable character who has embodied his morals and ethics for his entire career, and is no nonsense when he speaks about his passions.
4. Adrian Fontes for being a fearless leader, and man of great character and confidence who is knowledgeable and patient at times, and direct and blunt when needed. He faces opposition head on and is not afraid to talk to his constituents, and live a life of service and honor.
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2. Working in good-faith with your coworkers to compromise and get results.
3. To put your constituents first, and to have integrity in your decision-making
4. Never exploiting your status or position for personal, financial gain.
I believe our job as humans is to care for one another and our neighbors (plants, and animals included) and will do whatever it takes to preserve our prtecious planet and ecosystems.
I am able to change my mind, and comfortable with admitting when I am at fault or when I am wrong.
I know how to compromise and make concessions for the sake of prosperity and progress.
2. Acting as an agent of good, and working to serve those who need help most.
3. Pushing for sound social and economic policy that benefits industry, while also serving people's quality of life.
4. Leaving Arizona a Better Place than How We Found It.
Really gets me fired up before door knocking and events when I feel nervous.
I don't really have a favorite, but love Bill Burr
2. Run for Something
3. American Promise
4. AFL-CIO
1. Natural Resources, Energy and Water
2.Transportation & Infrastructure
3.Education
4.Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 29, 2024
