Meet Our Democratic Candidates
Legislative District 27
Election 2026
There is a lot at stake in November. It’s important to know what we are voting for. This page will be updated regularly as candidates enter the races for our elected offices.
United States Congress
US Congress CD8
State of Arizona
Governor Katie Hobbs https://katiehobbs.org/
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes https://electfontes.com/
Attorney General Kris Mayes
Superintendent of Public Education
State House LD27 (VOTE FOR ONLY) Deborah Howard https://www.deborahhowardaz.com/
Corporation Commission: (VOTE)
Jonathon Hill https://www.votehillaz.com/
Clara Pratte https://www.claraforaz.com/
Central Arizona Water Conservation District
Arizona Supreme Court Retention Vote - A vote to retain will allow a justice to stay on the court and a vote against will remove them and clear a seat for a new appointment by the Governor. These Justices are on the ballot in 2024 and LD27 Dems recommend votes NOT TO RETAIN.
Other Judges Retention Vote - A vote to retain will allow a justice to stay on the court and a vote against will remove them. LD27 Dems recommend votes NOT TO RETAIN. Base on these evaluations. https://www.azcourts.gov/jpr/
Maricopa County
County Treasurer Nick Mansour https://www.mansourforarizona.com/
City Of Peoria
Mayor
City Council Pine District
City Council Acacia District
City Council Palo Verde District
School District Governing Board
DVUSD (VOTE FOR )
PUSD (VOTE FOR )
Melissa Girmscheid https://www.melissag4pusd.com/
WESD (VOTE FOR )
Kyle Clayton
GUHSD
Ballot Propositions
Ballot Propositions will be listed here as they are added to the ballot
Be sure to read the ‘For and Against’, statements as the name DOES NOT fully describe the propositions
ADDED BY LEGISLATURE - Recommending “NO” vote on all
ADDED BY Maricopa County - Recommending “YES” vote on all
ADDED BY CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE - Recommending “YES” vote on all