Arizona State Senate District 8

Current seat holder: Lauren Kuby.

Bill Loughrige

Bill Loughrige is a Republican candidate for Arizona State Senate District 8 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· Arizona Secretary of State

Lauren Kuby

Lauren Kuby was born in Brockton, Massachusetts. She earned a high school diploma from Walt Whitman High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago in 1980, a graduate degree from Arizona State University in 1992, and additional education from Arizona State University in 1991.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Education: “I'm State Senator Lauren Kuby, and I'm running for re-election because there's too much at stake. Rising costs. Stuggling schools. A system where powerful interests have too much influence. That's why I'm proud to be the ONLY candidate in this race that rejects lobbyist and utility money — because you deserve a legislator that will fight for you over corporations and special interests. Together, we'll stand up for lower costs, public education, a clean climate, and an Arizona we can afford.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities: “AFFORDABILITY Throughout my career, I’ve stood with working-class families to improve affordability in Arizona. In the Senate, I’ve championed paid family and medical leave, fair labor standards, housing assistance, and policies to lower utility bills, which have been steadily rising. Too often, the Legislature sides with corporations, utility companies, and billionaires instead of working families. I reject rejects utility, corporate, developer, and lobbyist contributions. Building an Arizona we can all afford starts with leaders accountable to the people — not wealthy special interests.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))