| Arizona's 5th legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 5: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Lela Alston ( D) |
| House members |
Sarah Liguori (
D) Charles Lucking ( D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 239,088 |
| Voting-age population | 192,005 |
| Registered voters | 126,361 |
Arizona's 5th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 54 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 126,361. [1] The district has an overall population of 239,088. [2]
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic. [3]
Political representation
The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Lela Alston ( D- Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Sarah Liguori ( D- Phoenix) and Charles Lucking ( D- Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives. [4] [5]
Liguori and Lucking were appointed in February 2024 to replace resigned members Jennifer Longdon and Amish Shah, respectively. [6] [7]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lela Alston |
|
Phoenix | State senator | Democrat | |
| Sarah Liguori |
|
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat | |
| Charles Lucking |
|
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat | |
Election results
The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.
Arizona Senate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lela Alston (incumbent) | 56,142 | 70.75 | |
| Republican | Jeff Silvey | 23,214 | 29.25 | |
| Total votes | 79,356 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Arizona House of Representatives
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Amish Shah (incumbent) | 49,006 | 40.27 | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Longdon (incumbent) | 48,436 | 39.80 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Treadwell | 24,262 | 19.94 | |
| Total votes | 121,704 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 3. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D5". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Thorington, Jakob (February 7, 2024). "Democrat appointed for 2nd time to fill a House vacancy". AZ Capitol Times. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Thorington, Jakob (February 14, 2024). "County supervisors appoint Charles Lucking to LD5 seat". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
56th Legislature (2023-present)
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