Arizona's 24th legislative district explained

District:24
Image Caption:Map of District 24: Approved January 21, 2022
Senate:Anna Hernandez (D)
House:Analise Ortiz (D)
Lydia Hernandez (D)
Independent:40.10
Democratic:40.82
Republican:19.08
Percent White:20
Percent Black:8
Percent Native American:2
Percent Asian:3
Percent Hispanic:65
Population:234,992
Year:2020
Voting-Age:163,820
Registered: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]

Political representation

The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Anna Hernandez (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Analise Ortiz (D-Phoenix) and Lydia Hernandez (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4] [5]

Name Image Residence Office Party
PhoenixState senatorDemocrat
PhoenixState representativeDemocrat
PhoenixState representativeDemocrat

Election results

The 2022 elections were the first in the newly-drawn district.

Arizona House of Representatives

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023 . . 5 . July 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: Approved Official Legislative Map: D24 . . July 19, 2023.
  3. Web site: AZ IRC Official Legislative Map . . July 19, 2023.
  4. Web site: Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members . . July 19, 2023.
  5. Web site: Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members . . July 19, 2023.