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Watch 2026 Arizona political debates

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Watch 2026 Arizona political debates

Hear directly from the 2026 Arizona primary election candidates in several statewide Arizona races and U.S. congressional districts, as well as debates about select ballot propositions. Brought to you by Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Media Association.

Hear directly from the 2026 Arizona primary election candidates in several statewide Arizona races and U.S. congressional districts, as well as debates about select ballot propositions. Brought to you by Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Media Association.

► See statewide debate schedule
► See legislative debate schedule

Arizona treasurer, Republican - June 30, 2026

Congressional District 1, Republican - June 24, 2026

In a debate Wednesday night, three Arizona Republican congressional candidates discussed ending mail-in voting, and pledged to support President Trump’s agenda.

Congressional District 1, Democratic - June 23, 2026

Democratic candidates vying for Arizona Republican David Schweikert’s seat in Congress signaled during Tuesday's primary debate that they would support impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump if elected to office.

Arizona governor, Republican - June 17, 2026

Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert both insisted they are electable candidates who can appeal to independents in a GOP gubernatorial debate on Wednesday.
The four Republicans running for their party’s nomination for governor met Wednesday night in a debate sponsored by the Citizen’s Clean Elections Commission. The winner of the July primary will face the incumbent, Democrat Katie Hobbs, in November’s general election — Hobbs does not have a primary challenger.

Congressional District 8, Democratic - June 15, 2026

Attorney general, Republican - May 28, 2026

Republicans in Arizona are being asked to decide exactly how much experience someone needs practicing law to be the attorney general, the head of the state's largest law firm.

Corporation Commission commissioner, Republican - May 19, 2026

During a debate, two Arizona regulators seeking reelection backed a new policy allowing the state’s utilities to seek rate increases every year.

Superintendent of public instruction - May 13-14, 2026

The Democratic candidates for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction faced off in a primary election debate Wednesday night. Both candidates agreed the state’s voucher system needs more oversight.

The Republican candidates for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction faced off in a primary election debate Thursday night.