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Arizona's 24th legislative district | |
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![]() Map of District 24: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
Senator | Analise Ortiz (D) |
House members | Anna Abeytia (D) Lydia Hernandez (D) |
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Demographics |
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Population | 234,992 |
Voting-age population | 163,820 |
Registered voters | 87,214 |
Arizona's 24th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 38 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 87,214.[1] The district has an overall population of 234,992.[2]
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 24th district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 65% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[3]
The district is represented in the 57th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, by Analise Ortiz (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Anna Abeytia (D-Phoenix) and Lydia Hernandez (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]
Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
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Analise Ortiz | ![]() |
Phoenix | State senator | Democrat | |
Anna Abeytia | ![]() |
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat | |
Lydia Hernandez | ![]() |
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat |
The 2022 elections were the first in the newly drawn district.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Anna Hernandez | 25,984 | 100 | |
Total votes | 25,984 | 100 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Analise Ortiz | 20,403 | 50.50 | |
Democratic | Lydia Hernandez | 19,999 | 49.50 | |
Total votes | 40,402 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
Democratic hold |