Elections 2026

Drama-free LD29 primaries move to general election battle

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.

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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.

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