Drama-free LD29 primaries move to general election battle
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Incumbent Republican Janae Shamp, left, and Democrat Eric Stafford are vying for the Legislative District 29 Senate seat.
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From left, Republican Steve Montenegro, Democrat Christine Marie Scianna and Republican James Taylor are the candidates for the Legislative District 29 House race.
The drama of who will be fighting it out for Arizona Senate and House seats in Legislative District 29 can get started now.
Republican and Democratic candidates have been known for months, and that became unofficially official.
In four races that were run uncontested, incumbent Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise), incumbent Reps. Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear) and James Taylor (R-Surprise) and two challengers who ran uncontested in their primaries are all moving on the general election in November.
Shamp got 21,401 votes and will face off against Eric Stafford, who will be trying to unseat Shamp for the second straight election cycle. Stafford earned 13,959 votes in the primary.
In 2024, Shamp outpolled Stafford 59% to 41% in the general election.
Montenegro and Taylor will be back to try to keep their seats in the House for LD29. Voters can pick two representatives every two years.
Montenegro earned 18,642 votes or 52.8%, while Taylor received 16,692 votes, or 47.2%.
The pair will take on a challenge from political newcomer Christine Marie Scianna, who earned 14,010 votes in her uncontested race.
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