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phoenix – The 2024 election is coming to an end, but in two years, voters in Arizona will go to the polls once again to decide a number of races.

Here’s a look at some of the races voters will decide in 2026.

When will Election Day 2026 take place?

Under According to the Arizona State Constitution, general elections for “congressional representatives and state, county and territorial officers” shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

Inside 2026That day falls on November 3.

Which races will be on the ballot?

Voters will decide a number of races in 2026, including:

Governor

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (From file)

Current governor Katie Hobbs was elected to the position in 2022. Arizonans will vote for a governor in 2026, as the position has a four-year term.

while there is a border Hobbs, who served two consecutive terms as governor of Arizona, is currently serving his first term, meaning he could be re-elected if he chooses.

New in this election will be the position of deputy governor, which will be elected through a joint list with the governor. The post was established after voters approved Proposition 131 in 2022.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Adrian Fontes during his tenure as Maricopa County Recorder. (From file)

Current Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was elected to his first term in 2022, defeating Mark Finchem. Since this is Fontes’ first term, he is eligible for re-election if he so chooses.

State Treasurer

Incumbent Kimberly Yee was first elected to office in the 2018 election and won re-election in 2022. That office has a two-consecutive term limit, meaning Yee is ineligible for re-election.

Attorney General

Incumbent Kris Mayes defeated Abe Hamadeh in the 2022 election. Since this is his first term in office, Mayes is still eligible for re-election if he runs.

Inspector of Public Education

Incumbent Tom Horne was elected to office in 2022 after defeating then-incumbent Kathy Hoffman.

Although Horne previously served in the same position from 2003 to 2011, enough time has passed that he is not term-limited because the term limits provision in the state constitution only requires a two-term incumbent to remain in office for at least one full year. period before running again. This means Horne could run again if he chooses to do so.

State Mining Inspector

Incumbent mine inspector Parl Marsh was elected in 2022. Per Citizens Commission for Clean Elections, State Mine Superintendent has a four-consecutive term limit. This means Marsh could run again if he chooses to do so.

State Legislature

Arizona is divided into 30 legislative districts, and voters in each district elect one senator and two state representatives.

Each member of the State Legislature serves two-year terms, with a term limit of four consecutive terms before an individual leaves office for at least a full term before running again.

Voting measures

The proposals have appeared on the ballot in every Arizona election since at least 2014. So voters have a chance to vote on ballot measures in 2026.

US House

United States Capitol (From file)

All members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve two-year terms, and all seats are open for election. That means there will be elections for each of Arizona’s nine congressional seats in 2026.

Will we have a Senate race in Arizona in 2026?

Neither of Arizona’s two U.S. Senators are up for re-election in 2026, as Mark Kelly was elected to a full term in 2022.

Meanwhile, there was a race between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake in the 2024 elections. As of the afternoon of November 6, media outlets had yet to predict the winner of the race.

Senators serve for six years. Therefore, the next time Arizona will see a Senate race is 2028.