Arizona Democrats are pushing to win control of the Legislature for the first time since the 1960s.
Why it matters: Republicans have only one-vote majorities in both chambers.
Zoom in: These are the competitive districts in play:
- LD2: Incumbent Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R-Phoenix) faces Rep. Judy Schwiebert (D-Phoenix) in this competitive but Republican-leaning north Phoenix district. Meanwhile, Stephanie Simacek looks to hold Schwiebert’s seat for the Democrats as her party’s lone candidate against Republicans Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R-Phoenix) and Ari Bradshaw.
- LD4: Sen. Christine Marsh (D-Phoenix) is looking to fend off Republican challenger Carine Werner, while incumbent Rep. Matt Gress (R-Phoenix) and Republican Pamela Carter face Democrats Karen Gresham and former Rep. Kelli Butler.
- LD9: Democrats hold all three seats in this west Mesa-based district, and keeping them will be critical if they hope to take control of the Legislature.
Data: Associated Press; Chart: Axios Visuals