Arizona's 21st legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of sections of Cochise County, Pima County, and Santa Cruz County. As of 2023, there are 70 precincts in the district,[1] with a total registered voter population of 130,490.[2] The district has an overall population of 244,412.[3]
| Arizona's 21st legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 21: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Rosanna Gabaldón (D) |
| House members | Consuelo Hernandez (D) Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 244,412 |
| Voting-age population | 182,589 |
| Registered voters | 130,490 |
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 21st district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 58% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[4]
Political representation
editThe district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, by Rosanna Gabaldón (D-Sahuarita) in the Arizona Senate and by Consuelo Hernandez (D-Sunnyside) and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D-Tucson) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[5][6]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Gabaldón |  |
Sahuarita | State senator | Democrat | |
| Consuelo Hernandez |  |
Sunnyside | State representative | Democrat | |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton |  |
Tucson | State representative | Democrat | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rosanna Gabaldón (incumbent) | 40,312 | 64.07 | |
| Republican | Jim Cleveland | 22,604 | 35.93 | |
| Total votes | 62,916 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Consuelo Hernandez | 36,567 | 33.12 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | 33,231 | 30.10 | |
| Republican | Deborah McEwen | 20,484 | 18.55 | |
| Republican | Damien Kennedy | 20,125 | 18.23 | |
| Total votes | 110,407 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ As of July 2023, precincts per county in the 21st districts are as follows: Cochise = 7, Pima = 42, and Santa Cruz = 21
- ↑ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 4. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D21". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.