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.
Arizona was one of two states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2020, the other state being North Carolina.
Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeats %+/– %Republican91,638,51650.13444.44Democratic91,629,31849.85555.56Write-in54150.0100.0Total233,268,249100.09100.0
By district Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district:
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 188,469 51.61% 176,709 48.39% 0 0.00% 365,178 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 209,945 55.10% 170,975 44.87% 134 0.04% 381,054 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 174,243 64.57% 95,594 35.43% 0 0.00% 269,837 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 120,484 30.23% 278,002 69.74% 137 0.04% 398,623 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 183,171 41.10% 262,414 58.88% 72 0.02% 445,657 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 199,644 47.83% 217,783 52.17% 0 0.00% 417,427 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 165,452 76.69% 50,226 23.28% 54 0.03% 215,732 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 170,816 40.43% 251,633 59.56% 18 0.00% 422,467 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 9 217,094 61.63% 135,180 38.37% 0 0.00% 352,274 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,629,318 49.85% 1,638,516 50.13% 415 0.01% 3,268,249 100.0%
District 1
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. The district had a PVI of R+2.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom O'Halleran, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Eva Putzova, former Flagstaff city council member
Withdrawn Barbara McGuire, former state senator Larry Williams, retail worker
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tiffany Shedd, attorney, small business owner, firearms instructor and candidate for this seat in 2018
Eliminated in primary Nolan Reidhead, attorney
Withdrawn John Moore, mayor of Williams Doyel Shamley, former Apache County supervisor Chris Taylor, Safford city councilman (endorsed Reidhead)
Declined Curt Schilling, former Major League Baseball pitcher for Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox
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General election Debate + 2022 Arizona's 1st congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Tom O'Halleran Tiffany Shedd1 Oct. 8, 2020 KAETKJZZ (FM)The Arizona Republic Steve GoldsteinYvonne Wingett SanchezTed SimonsYouTube
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 2, 2020 Inside Elections October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 2
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. She was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+1.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann Kirkpatrick, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Peter Quilter, national security professional
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brandon Martin, U.S. Army veteran and candidate for this seat in 2018
Eliminated in primary Joseph Morgan, support technician Noran Ruden, businessman
Withdrawn Mike Ligon, author Shay Stautz, former lobbyist for University of Arizona Justine Wadsack, realtor and small business owner (running for state senate)
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 3
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 was first elected to Congress in 2002, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+13.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Raúl Grijalva, incumbent U.S. representative
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Wood, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Withdrawn Steve Ronnebeck, former auto mechanic
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 4
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.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Paul Gosar, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Anne Marie Ward, former business consultant and former staffer to U.S. Senator Martha McSally
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Delina DiSanto, businesswoman and candidate for this seat in 2018
Eliminated in primary Stuart "Stu" Starky, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2004 and former school principal
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 5
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.
Republican primary Candidates Declared Andy Biggs, incumbent U.S. representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Declared Joan Greene, businesswoman and nominee for Arizona's 5th congressional district in 2018 Jonathan Ireland, educator and musician Javier Ramos, attorney
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 6
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.
Republican primary Candidates Declared David Schweikert, incumbent U.S. representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Declared Karl Gentles, businessman Anita Malik, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and nominee for this seat in 2018 Stephanie Rimmer, businesswoman Hiral Tipirneni, emergency room physician and nominee for Arizona's 8th congressional district in the 2018 special and general elections
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Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KarlGentles AnitaMalik StephanieRimmer HiralTipirneni UndecidedOH Predictive Insights August 3, 2020 400 (LV)± 4.9% 3% 30% 2% 53% 12%Zogby Strategies (D)Zogby Strategies (D) August 28–30, 2019 400 (LV) – – 20% 12% 13% 55%
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 2, 2020 Inside Elections October 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DavidSchweikert (R) HiralTipirneni (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) October 26–27, 2020 582 (LV) – 41%45% –OH Predictive Insights September 23–27, 2020 531 (LV) ± 4.3%49% 46% 5%GQR Research (D)GQR Research (D) September 23–26, 2020 500 (LV)± 4.4% 45%49% 6%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) September 22–23, 2020 527 (V) –45% 43% 12%GQR Research (D)GQR Research (D) August 6–12, 2020 548 (LV)± 4.2% 45%48% –DCCC Targeting & Analytics Department (D)DCCC Targeting & Analytics Department (D) July 29 – August 1, 2020 586 (LV)± 4.0% 46% 43% –
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedPPPPPP September 22–23, 2020 527 (V) –48% 47% 5%
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District 7
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.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Ruben Gallego, incumbent U.S. representative
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Republican primary Candidates Declared Josh Barnett, entrepreneur
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General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
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District 8
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.
Republican primary Candidates Declared Debbie Lesko, incumbent U.S. representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Declared Michael Muscato, gym owner Bob Musselwhite, former Litchfield Park city manager and councilman Bob Olsen, attorney
Declined Hiral Tipirneni, physician and nominee for Arizona's 8th congressional district in 2018 (running for Arizona's 6th congressional district)
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