AZ
Arizona Senate District 16
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by T.J. Shope Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- T.J. Shope (Republican) won by 12.0 points, 2024
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 104,461
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT.J. ShopeWonName as filed: Thomas "Tj." Shope Jr. Republican 58,38655.9% DemocraticStacey Seaman Democratic 45,88843.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1870.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,693
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT.J. ShopeWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas J. Shope Republican 41,05755.7% DemocraticTaylor Kerby Democratic 32,63644.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,037
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKelly TownsendWon Republican 94,91396.8% Richard Grayson Write-in 1,5441.6% Nick Fierro Write-in 1,4721.5% John Ross Hart Write-in 1080.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,667
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid Christian FarnsworthWon(incumbent) Republican 51,40661.4% DemocraticBenjamin Carmitchel Democratic 32,26138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,276
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid Christian FarnsworthWon(incumbent) Republican 56,09665.0% DemocraticScott Prior Democratic 30,18035.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,041
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid Christian FarnsworthWon Republican 31,65965.9% DemocraticScott Prior Democratic 16,38234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,139
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich CrandallWon(incumbent) Republican 45,58664.1% DemocraticScott Prior Democratic 25,55335.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,731
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeah LandrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,731100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,517
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeah LandrumWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,36873.3% RepublicanDaniel J. Veres Republican 12,14926.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,436
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeah LandrumWon Democratic 17,80072.8% RepublicanDaniel Veres Republican 6,63627.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,078
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda G. AguirreWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,078100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,149
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda G. AguirreWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,548
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDarden C. HamiltonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,19053.8% DemocraticMark Winemiller Democratic 17,35846.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,202
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDarden C. HamiltonWon Republican 14,99153.2% DemocraticStan Furman Democratic 13,21146.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,016
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn KaitesWon(incumbent) Republican 24,51559.8% DemocraticDorothy C. Schultz Democratic 16,50140.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,888
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn KaitesWon Republican 25,71378.2% LibertarianDean C. Pleasant Libertarian 7,17521.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,354
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan FurmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,38553.8% RepublicanBob Hill Republican 20,96946.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,829
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan FurmanWon Democratic 20,37960.2% RepublicanWayne Stump(incumbent) Republican 13,45039.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,662
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne StumpWon(incumbent) Republican 19,41453.0% DemocraticStan Furman Democratic 17,24847.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,339
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne StumpWon(incumbent) Republican 18,07263.8% DemocraticThelda M. Williams Democratic 10,26736.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,012
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne StumpWon(incumbent) Republican 21,15964.1% DemocraticMat Wheeler Democratic 11,85335.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,796
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne StumpWon Republican 11,97450.3% DemocraticMarcia Weeks(incumbent) Democratic 11,82249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,090
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia WeeksWon Democratic 20,83049.5% RepublicanWayne Stump(incumbent) Republican 19,84947.2% LibertarianFrank Schoenfeld Libertarian 1,4113.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,304
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne StumpWon Republican 12,25450.4% DemocraticMarcia Weeks(incumbent) Democratic 10,92945.0% LibertarianJames C. Cameron Libertarian 1,1214.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,340
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia WeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,02354.1% RepublicanNonavie Dyer Republican 15,31745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,738
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia WeeksWon Democratic 12,20353.7% RepublicanBob Strother(incumbent) Republican 10,53546.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,932
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob StrotherWon Republican 14,62761.1% DemocraticWilliam T. Crowley Democratic 9,30538.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,519
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Arizona Senate District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred Koory Jr.Won Republican 9,56161.6% DemocraticLyle W. King Democratic 5,95838.4%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Arizona Senate District 16, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/az/senate/16. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:az/sldu:16
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026