Arizona State House District 13

Current seat holder: Jeff Weninger, Julie Willoughby.

Kevin Hartke

Hartke earned a B.A. in agricultural biochemistry from the University of Missouri and an M.A. in theology from the Fuller Theological Seminary. His professional experience includes working as the lead pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship.

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Campaign site

Priorities & Governance: “I know that may sound cliché but unlike most first-time candidates for the Legislature, I have a record of doing just that.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Priorities & Governance: “Under my leadership, Chandler is considered one of the best run cities in the Valley.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Priorities & Governance: “This success isn’t mine alone but the result of a bipartisan council working together to deliver efficient services and a high quality of life.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Janet Weninger

Raising her family in Chandler and running the family business has prepared Janet Weninger to lead at the Arizona Capitol.

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Campaign site

Public Safety & Veterans: “I am running to represent Legislative District 13 because strong families and safe communities are what make our district special.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Economy & Taxes: “As a mother, business owner, and longtime advocate for children, I have seen the challenges families face and the importance of leadership focused on real issues.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Priorities & Governance: “For nearly two decades, I have worked with organizations dedicated to protecting children from abuse, trafficking, and neglect.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong

Racquel Armstrong's career experience includes working as an assistant professor.

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Campaign priorities: “P-20 Education Funding and Access. I am committed to ensuring every student, from preschool through higher education and career technical programs, has access to quality education and the resources they need to succeed. • Affordability- I aim to address rising costs of living and wage stagnation by addressing utility price gouging while expanding workforce development opportunities, access to quality healthcare.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Jacob Weinberg

Jacob Weinberg has served in the U.S. Army since 2005. He earned a high school diploma from Deerfield High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2005.

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Campaign priorities: “I've spent my entire career in the arena building high quality teams and fighting for a better future. As your state representative, I will bring all the experiences from my 21 years in the US Army and 15 years as a financial statement auditor to build bipartisan teams dedicated to helping the people of Legislative District 13 and Arizona.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I will work for the people of LD 13 to find the best solutions for all my constituents. • Arizona's water future will require hard choices. Our current legislation's inaction has put us in a critical situation where our future in the state is in question. We need a legislator who's ready to act now to help people instead of one who will continue to allow our assets to be plundered by outsiders. • Our legislators need to return their focus on helping people instead of giving subsidies and tax breaks to billionaires who just want to plunder our resources.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))