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Arizona's 11th legislative district

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Arizona's 11th legislative district
Map of District 11: Approved January 21, 2022
Map of District 11: Approved January 21, 2022
SenatorCatherine Miranda (D)
House membersOscar De Los Santos (D)
Junelle Cavero (D)
Registration
Demographics
Population237,844
Voting-age population170,914
Registered voters109,103

Arizona's 11th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 37 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 109,103.[1] The district has an overall population of 237,844.[2]

Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 11th district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 58% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[3]

Political representation

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The district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, by Catherine Miranda (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Oscar De Los Santos (D-Phoenix) and Junelle Cavero (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]

Cavero was appointed in April 2024 to succeed resigned representative Marcelino Quiñonez.[6][7]

Name Image Residence Office Party
Catherine Miranda Phoenix State senator Democrat
Oscar De Los Santos Phoenix State representative Democrat
Junelle Cavero Phoenix State representative Democrat

Election results

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

2022 Arizona's 11th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Catherine Miranda 37,265 75.20
Republican Maryn Brannies 12,290 24.80
Total votes 49,555 100
Democratic hold
2022 Arizona House of Representatives election, 11th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Oscar De Los Santos 30,524 41.09
Democratic Marcelino Quiñonez (incumbent) 30,009 40.40
Republican Tatiana Peña 13,744 18.50
Total votes 74,277 100.00
Democratic hold
Democratic hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 3. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D11". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Schutsky, Wayne (April 4, 2024). "Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez resigns, 6th Democrat to leave Arizona Legislature in 2024". KJZZ. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Schutsky, Wayne (April 16, 2024). "Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appoints Junelle Cavero Harnal to AZ Legislature". KTAR-FM. Retrieved April 19, 2024.