Arizona State House District 19

Current seat holder: Lupe Diaz, Gail Griffin.

Lupe Diaz

Lupe Diaz (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 19. He assumed office on January 9, 2023.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Campaign priorities: “I’m honored to serve you and am keeping my promise to champion our shared priorities and values. I never forget who I work for and urge you to contact me if I can ever be of service.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I was serving as Chaplain to our legislative district when I was asked to serve as State Representative. I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity and to those who entrusted me with this serious responsibility. Today I’m a trusted conservative voice for our part of the state, and I get to deliver on issues that really matter.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Education: “Arizona has increased K-12 funding considerably, adding billions in new dollars to our schools, but money by itself is not enough. We need accountability and results. I’m also a strong supporter of school choice and giving parents more options for their kids.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

David Gowan

David Gowan earned a B.A. in secondary education/social studies from the University of Arizona. Gowan has served on the board of Veritas Christian Community School and the chairman of the Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Priorities & Governance: “I’m proud to serve you and never forget why I’m here and who I work for.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Infrastructure, Water & Environment: “I’m not politically correct and I don’t bow down to the establishment or “powers that be.” I work for you, and I’m delivering for rural Arizona alongside Lupe Diaz and Gail Griffin.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
Education: “I’ve been named Champion of the Taxpayer, Friend of the Family, earned an A+ from the NRA, turned our state’s budget deficit into a surplus, and helped turn Arizona into the #1 job-creating, pro-2ndAmendment and pro-school choice state in the country, all while cutting regulations and taxes!” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Jackie O’donnell Anderson

Jackie O’donnell Anderson is a Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 19 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign site

Campaign priorities: “I am running for Arizona's House of Representatives because I want to build an Arizona that works for everyone.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Health care: “After working for 19 years in an Arizona Critical Access Hospital, I'm concerned about the upcoming Medicaid/AHCCCS funding cuts in 2026, which if passed would threaten the services of critical access hospitals in LD19. I am focused on ensuring accountability in the Voucher System making sure our tax dollars are truly benefiting our children’s education. I am interested to hear about your issues that matter to YOU! Please reach out to me via my email or Facebook.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Aiden Nicholette Swallow

Aiden Swallow began serving in the U.S. Army in 2007.

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Health care: “The Problem : Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), is Arizona State Medicaid. The same Medicaid that H.R. 1 has gutted. As a State Representative, I will expand AHCCCS, not gut it, and fund our Rural Clinics.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I am running for the Arizona House of Representatives to provide "Real Solutions for Rural Arizona." Our communities deserve a platform that prioritizes the needs of working people over special interests. Too long has Legislative District 19 been improperly or underrepresented with corrupt, inept, and self-serving representatives and senators. I am running, not as a politician, but as a future publicly elected leader. I am an open book, and that's exactly how our elected leaders should act. My life is not a secret.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))
Campaign priorities: “I am proud to announce a legislative initiate known as Arizona SHIELD. This will be among the first legislative initiatives I will fight for in my first 100 days. SHIELD is meant to offset AHCCCS services and support. All citizens and permanent residents will receive healthcare similar to AHCCCS, if not insured. Additionally those on AHCCCS or private insurance can get services or surgeries not provided by their insurance through SHIELD. SHIELD also includes gender affirming care for both cisgender and transgender patients, including surgeries, like breast augmentation or reduction.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))