Michael Carbone
Michael Carbone (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
House Republicans elected Carbone state House majority leader, effective January 13, 2025.[1]
Carbone was born in Antioch, Illinois, in 1973. He received a bachelor's degree in graphic design and advertising from Columbia College-Chicago in 1998 and a master's degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University in 2016. Carbone worked in finance, construction, and real estate.[2][3][4]
Carbone was elected to the state House in 2022. He was one of two representatives elected, the two of which defeated incumbent Joel John in the Republican primary. In Arizona, two representatives are elected to each House district. Incumbent Tim Dunn (R) and Carbone were each elected to House District 25 in the general election.
The Arizona Daily Independent wrote during the election that Joel John was the most liberal Republican in the state House. Carbone said he took issue with what he said were John's too liberal positions "from illegal immigration to education, to school choice, to taxes and spending, congressional term limits, and more."[5] Carbone said, "Every one of us needs to fight to make sure Arizona remains the same conservative state that my wife and I moved our family for."[5]
Heading into the 2025 legislative session, Carbone said, "Public safety is non-negotiable. Whether securing our southern border, fighting fentanyl, or ensuring law enforcement has the resources they need, we will take action to protect every Arizona community."[6] He said lowering taxes was also a priority, including a removal of taxes on tips.[6]
Biography
Michael Carbone's career experience includes owning a business.[7]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Carbone was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Carbone was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Commerce Committee, Vice Chair
- Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
- Ways and Means Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona House of Representatives 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 House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Tiffany Byrne (D) and Keith Lara (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on July 21, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Michael Carbone (R) and incumbent Nick Kupper (R) are running in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on July 21, 2026.
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2024
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Michael Carbone and Nick Kupper defeated William Olear in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Carbone (R) | 39.3 | 68,427 |
| ✔ | | Nick Kupper (R) | 36.8 | 63,970 |
| William Olear (D) | 23.9 | 41,577 | ||
| Total votes: 173,974 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
William Olear advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Olear | 100.0 | 10,258 | |
| Total votes: 10,258 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Michael Carbone and Nick Kupper defeated Gary Garcia Snyder and Steve Markegard in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Carbone | 37.0 | 16,166 |
| ✔ | | Nick Kupper | 28.0 | 12,249 |
 | Gary Garcia Snyder | 20.7 | 9,050 | |
 | Steve Markegard | 14.3 | 6,256 | |
| Total votes: 43,721 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathan Madden (L)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Carbone signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Tim Dunn and Michael Carbone won election in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Dunn (R) | 51.9 | 50,099 |
| ✔ | | Michael Carbone (R) | 48.1 | 46,341 |
| Total votes: 96,440 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Tim Dunn and Michael Carbone defeated incumbent Joel John in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Dunn | 43.3 | 17,936 |
| ✔ | | Michael Carbone | 33.8 | 14,018 |
 | Joel John | 22.9 | 9,466 | |
| Total votes: 41,420 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2025.
- Arizona Republican Assembly — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility.
- 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.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- 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.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2023.
- Arizona Free Enterprise Club — 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Arizona House of Representatives, "House Republican Caucus Elects Steve Montenegro as Speaker-Elect of the Arizona House of Representatives," November 12, 2024
- ↑ Turning Point Action, "Michael Carbone," accessed May 2, 2025
- ↑ State of Arizona, "Legislative Candidate Nomination Paper Declaration of Qualification," accessed May 2, 2025
- ↑ KYMA, "Meet Arizona State Rep. D 25 candidates," October 4, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Arizona Daily Independent, "West Valley Candidate’s Life Story Inspires Conservative Beliefs And Personal Attacks," June 13, 2022
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 KJZZ, "Arizona Republican and Democratic lawmakers set their agendas for the 2025 legislative session," January 13, 2025
- ↑ Conservatives For Carbone, "About," accessed March 17, 2023
