The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona , one from each of the state's nine congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections .This election was the first time since 1990 in which no third-party candidates appeared on the ballot in the House of Representatives elections.[1]
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona Majority party Minority party Party Democratic Republican Last election 5 4 Seats won 5 4 Seat change Popular vote 1,629,318 1,638,516 Percentage 49.85% 50.13% Swing 0.52% 1.46%
Arizona was notable in 2020 for being one of two states, the other being North Carolina , in which the party receiving the majority of votes held a minority of congressional seats.
Overview Statewide Party Candi dates Votes Seats No. % No. +/– % Republican 9 1,638,516 50.13 4 44.44 Democratic 9 1,629,318 49.85 5 55.56 Write-in 5 415 0.01 0 0.0 Total 23 3,268,249 100.0 9 100.0
Popular vote Republican
50.13% Democratic
49.85% Other
0.01%
House seats Democratic
55.56% Republican
44.44%
By district Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district:[2]
District 1 2020 Arizona's 1st congressional district election Shedd: 50-60% 60–70%O'Halleran: 50–60% 60-70% 80-90%Results by county Shedd: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%O'Halleran: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Tie: 50% No votesResults by precinct
The 1st district is based in the northeastern part of the state, encompassing the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, taking in Casa Grande , Maricopa , Oro Valley , and Marana . The district also includes the Navajo Nation , Hopi Reservation , and Gila River Indian Community . Incumbent Democrat Tom O'Halleran , who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+2.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eliminated in primary Withdrawn Endorsements Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tiffany Shedd, attorney, small business owner, firearms instructor and candidate for this seat in 2018 [25] Eliminated in primary Nolan Reidhead, attorney[26] Withdrawn Declined Endorsements Tiffany Shedd
Federal officials Organizations Primary results General election Debate Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Lean D November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Likely D October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Likely D November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Lean D November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Lean D November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Likely D November 3, 2020 538 [43] Likely D November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Likely D November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Likely D November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Lean D November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe D June 7, 2020
Results District 2 2020 Arizona's 2nd congressional district election Kirkpatrick: 50-60%Martin: 50–60%Results by county Kirkpatrick: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Martin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 50% No votesResults by precinct
The 2nd district is located in southeastern Arizona, encompassing the eastern Tucson area. Incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick , who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+1.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eliminated in primary Peter Quilter, national security professional[50] Endorsements Ann Kirkpatrick
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brandon Martin, U.S. Army veteran and candidate for this seat in 2018 [52] Eliminated in primary Joseph Morgan, support technician[49] Noran Ruden, businessman[53] Withdrawn Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe D November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe D October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe D November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe D November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Likely D November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe D November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe D November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe D November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe D November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Likely D November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe D June 7, 2020
Results District 3 2020 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election Grijalva: 50–60% 60-70% 70-80% >90%Results by county Grijalva: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Wood: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No votesResults by precinct
The 3rd district encompasses southwestern Arizona , taking in Yuma , western Tucson , as well as stretching into the western suburbs of Phoenix , including Goodyear , Avondale , southern Buckeye , and a small portion of West Phoenix . Incumbent Democrat Raúl Grijalva , who had represented the district since , ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+13.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Primary results Republican primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Wood, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[60] Withdrawn Steve Ronnebeck, former auto mechanic[61] [62] Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe D November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe D October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe D November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe D November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe D November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe D November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe D November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe D November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe D November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Safe D November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe D June 7, 2020
Results District 4 2020 Arizona's 4th congressional district election Gosar: 60-70% 70-80%Results by county Gosar: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%DiSanto: 50–60% 60–70% No votesResults by precinct
The 4th district is located in north-central Arizona, taking in Lake Havasu City , Prescott , and the Phoenix exurbs, including San Tan Valley , Apache Junction , and northern Buckeye . The incumbent was Republican Paul Gosar , who was re-elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Eliminated in primary Anne Marie Ward, former business consultant and former staffer to U.S. Senator Martha McSally [64] Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Delina DiSanto, businesswoman and candidate for this seat in 2018 [65] Eliminated in primary Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe R November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe R October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe R November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe R November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe R November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe R November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe R November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe R November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe R November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Safe R November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe R June 7, 2020
Results District 5 2020 Arizona's 5th congressional district election Precinct resultsBiggs: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Greene: 50–60% 60–70%
The 5th district is centered around the eastern suburbs of Phoenix , including Gilbert , Queen Creek , southern and eastern Chandler , and eastern Mesa . The incumbent was Republican Andy Biggs , who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary Candidates Declared Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Declared Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe R November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe R October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe R November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe R November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe R November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe R November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe R November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe R November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe R November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Safe R November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe R June 7, 2020
Results District 6 2020 Arizona's 6th congressional district election Precinct resultsSchweikert: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tipirneni: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes
The 6th district covers parts of the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix , containing Scottsdale , Paradise Valley , Cave Creek , Fountain Hills , as well as a portion of North Phoenix , including Deer Valley and Desert View . The incumbent was Republican David Schweikert , who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary Candidates Declared Endorsements Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Declared Endorsements Hiral Tipirneni
Federal officials State officials Lela Alston , state senator and former state representative (2011–2019)[78] Rich Andrade , state representative [78] Charlene Fernandez , state representative and state House minority leader[78] Randy Friese , state representative [78] Robert Meza , state representative and former state senator state senator (2011–2019) and state representative (2003–2011)[78] Jamescita Peshlakai , state senator and former state representative (2013–2015)[78] Martín Quezada , state senator and former state representative (2013–2015)[78] Rebecca Rios , state senator and former state House minority leader (2017–2019), state representative (2015–2019), and state senator (2005–2011)[78] Victoria Steele , state senator and former state representative (2013–2016)[78] Labor unions Organizations Polling Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Tossup November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Tossup October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Lean D (flip) November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Tossup November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Lean R November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Tossup November 3, 2020 538 [43] Tossup November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Lean R November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Tossup November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Tossup November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Lean R June 7, 2020
Polling Graphical summary Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[a] Margin of error David Schweikert (R) Hiral Tipirneni (D) Undecided Public Policy Polling (D) [B] October 26–27, 2020 582 (LV) – 41% 45% – OH Predictive Insights Archived October 14, 2020, at the Wayback Machine September 23–27, 2020 531 (LV) ± 4.3% 49% 46% 5% GQR Research (D) [C] September 23–26, 2020 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 45% 49% 6% Public Policy Polling (D) Archived March 7, 2021, at the Wayback Machine [D] September 22–23, 2020 527 (V) – 45% 43% 12% GQR Research (D) [C] August 6–12, 2020 548 (LV) ± 4.2% 45% 48% – DCCC Targeting & Analytics Department (D) [E] July 29 – August 1, 2020 586 (LV) ± 4.0% 46% 43% –
Hypothetical polling
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[a] Margin of error Generic Republican Generic Democrat Undecided PPP Archived March 7, 2021, at the Wayback Machine September 22–23, 2020 527 (V) – 48% 47% 5%
Results District 7 2020 Arizona's 7th congressional district election Precinct resultsGallego: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Barnett: 50–60%Tie: 50% No votes
The 7th district encompasses Downtown Phoenix and western Phoenix, including the urban villages of Maryvale , Estrella , Laveen , South Mountain , Central City , Encanto , and Alhambra , as well as Tolleson and southern Glendale . The incumbent was Democrat Ruben Gallego , who was re-elected with 85.6% of the vote in 2018 without major-party opposition.[3]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Primary results Republican primary Candidates Declared Josh Barnett, entrepreneur[69] Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe D November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe D October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe D November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe D November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe D November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe D November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe D November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe D November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe D November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Safe D November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe D June 7, 2020
Results District 8 2020 Arizona's 8th congressional district election Precinct resultsLesko: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Muscato: 50–60% 60–70% No votes
The 8th district encompasses the western and northwestern suburbs of Phoenix , taking in Surprise , Peoria , Litchfield Park , Anthem , northern Glendale , and parts of North Phoenix , including North Gateway and Rio Vista . The incumbent was Republican Debbie Lesko , who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary Candidates Declared Endorsements Primary results Democratic primary Candidates Declared Declined Endorsements Michael Muscato
Organizations Labor unions Bob Olsen
Organizations Labor unions Primary results General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe R November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe R October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe R November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe R November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe R November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe R November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe R November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe R November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe R November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Likely R November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe R June 7, 2020
Results District 9 2020 Arizona's 9th congressional district election Precinct resultsStanton: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Giles: 50–60% No votes
The 9th district is based in the Phoenix metro , and includes Tempe , southern Scottsdale , western Mesa , northwestern Chandler , and southern Phoenix , containing Ahwatukee and Camelback East . The incumbent was Democrat Greg Stanton , who was elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Primary results Republican primary Candidates Declared Primary results Independents Candidates Withdrawn General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [37] Safe D November 2, 2020 Inside Elections [38] Safe D October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball [39] Safe D November 2, 2020 Daily Kos [40] Safe D November 2, 2020 RCP [41] Safe D November 2, 2020 Decision Desk HQ [42] Safe D November 3, 2020 538 [43] Safe D November 3, 2020 Elections Daily [44] Safe D November 1, 2020 CNN [45] Safe D November 1, 2020 Politico [46] Safe D November 2, 2020 Niskanen [47] Safe D June 7, 2020
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