Arizona State Senate District 23

Current seat holder: Brian Fernandez.

Michelle Altherr

Michelle Altherr is a Republican candidate for Arizona State Senate District 23 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign site

Campaign priorities: “I am a grassroots patriot who stands with and for ‘We the people’, and bringing back American patriotism, pride, and integrity to the office of our elected officials. I am a servant leader who will listen to and represent the constituents of Legislative District 23.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I am stepping forward once again to run for the Arizona State Senate, not out of ambition but out of conviction.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Immigration & border: “My vocation is in fashion design, but I have chosen to lay it down for now because nothing matters if we do not right this ship. I support every Conservative cause such as Protecting the Children, Secure Borders, Legal Immigration, and especially Election Integrity which is the foundation upon which all else is built.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Brian Fernandez

Brian Fernandez was born in Yuma, Arizona. He earned a high school diploma from Yuma High School and went on to earn a B.A. in broadcasting and communication from Arizona State University.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Campaign priorities: “I come from six generations of Arizonans whose story began when the border crossed them during the Gadsden Purchase—not the other way around. That legacy—rooted in the soil of southern Arizona—shaped who I am and why I serve.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “As your State Senator, I’ve worked to change the systems that hold people back. I’ve fought to bring more funding to our public schools, expand job training across rural Arizona, and deliver solutions that actually reach our communities—not just sit on paper.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “I’m running for re-election because this work isn’t done. Because I believe that every family in our district deserves the chance to succeed—and because I know that when rural Arizona rises, we all do.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))