Arizona State Senate District 18

Current seat holder: Priya Sundareshan.

Douglas Everett

Douglas Everett earned a high school diploma from Arlington High School and a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 1986. Everett's career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.

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Campaign site

Campaign priorities: “I am dedicated to bringing my life experiences and community spirit to public office.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I support collaborating with my counterparts at all government levels to be more effective.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “As an engineer, and seeing the big picture, I focus on solving complex problems and ensuring systems, like policy making for Arizona, operate safely and reliably, not engaging in political bickering. Arizona families need high paying Jobs, Opportunities, and Safety. JOBS: I will strengthen Arizona’s economy, improve infrastructure, support dependable energy including SMRs, encourage water management, and embrace fiscal responsibility leading to overall affordability. I support eliminating meaningless regulations.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Priya Sundareshan

Priya Sundareshan was born in and lives in Tucson, Arizona. Sundareshan earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006, an M.S. in agricultural and resource economics from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, both in 2011.

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Campaign site

Elections, ethics & government: “I'm running for re-election to the State Senate to make Arizona a leader in renewable energy, balance our water resources through conservation and efficiency, fully fund our public schools, safeguard our democracy by making voting easy and accessible to all, and protect reproductive and human rights.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “We must create a sustainable, thriving Arizona for my children and all children to live in. This includes a public education system that is fully funded, using water responsibly, and taking action to address climate change by swiftly transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewable energy. • Voting rights are fundamental to maintaining our democracy, and we must strengthen everyone's ability to access the ballot by making it easy and accessible to vote. We should not place barriers on the right to vote. • Protecting our human rights is fundamental to making our democracy a reality.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2022))
Energy & environment: “I have spent my career in environmental law and policy in an effort to reduce our use of fossil fuels and prevent climate change. Transitioning to renewable energy and revamping our transportation systems to minimize fossil fuel consumption is fundamental to ensuring that we leave a livable planet for our children. I am also passionate about responsible water use, especially in our arid West. We need to reform our water laws so that they are based in science and aim for sustainable use to support our desert living.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2022))