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Legislative District 23 incumbent leads in early results

A Democrat is leading the race for Legislative District 23.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on election night, Nov. 3, Democrat Brian Fernandez received 20,017 votes at 63.21% to be state senator for Legislative District 23. Republican Michelle Altherr got 11,623 at 36.70%, according to Arizona Election Results.

With an end term set for 2027, Fernandez has served Arizona State Senate District 23 since 2023, but results show that he will retain his seat for the position. 

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