Arizona State Senate District 6: candidates

Current seat holder: Theresa Hatathlie.

Lloyd Johnson

Lloyd Johnson is a Republican candidate for Arizona State Senate District 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Families & communities: “I have always valued life and believe that life begins at conception. I am a pro life/pro family candidate that is committed to doing what it takes to protect our families.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Jobs, wages & cost of living: “I believe small business is the backbone of America. We need to support and strengthen small business in our communities.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Veterans & military: “We have the great honor of having great hero's in our region. After studying the Navajo language (not that I am doing great at it) I have great respect for the Navajo Code Talkers. I have had the honor of listening to stories at times from veterans. I wish I could have served this great nation in that manner. We need to treat our veterans with respect. We need to make certain they have access to the care they need.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Jamescita Peshlakai

Jamescita Peshlakai earned a B.S. in history and an M.A. in educational psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1997 and 2004, respectively. Peshlakai's career experience includes owning Navajo Beauty Way and working as a Native American liaison with the U.S. Department of the Interior; a veterans, youth, and elders liaison with The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President; and the policy director of the Arizona Foundation For Women.

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Infrastructure, Water & Environment: “I am Navajo of the Tangle People Clan, born for the Red House clan, maternal grandfathers are of the Deer Water clan, and paternal grandfathers are of the Cliff Dweller clan.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Priorities & Governance: “I was born north of the sacred mountain of the west, Doo'ko'osliid (the San Francisco Peaks).” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Education: “Funding public education, providing for our youth and elders, and protecting the environment will be key tenants of my service at the legislature.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)