Democrats fight to hold a competitive Mesa seat in bid to flip the legislature

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 1,683

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Democrats are hoping to hold onto a Mesa legislative district in their bid to capture the state legislature, fending off a challenge from a Republican with ties to Kari Lake.

Legislative District 9, which stretches across Mesa’s downtown core and much of the west side of the city, leans Democratic but is among the most competitive districts in the state. Its two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives have been held …

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