Arizona's 4th congressional district is a

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located in the U.S. state of

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. It is currently represented by

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, who lives outside the district in Flagstaff. It stretches from the periphery of

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to contain much of the rural western and northwestern portion of the state. With a

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rating of R+22, it is the most Republican district in Arizona. The current 4th was created after the 2010 census from portions of the old 1st, 2nd, and 5th districts. It is the only district that is not a geographic or demographic successor to one of the districts in the 2003–2013 map. Prior to 2013, the old 4th district was a majority-Latino district located entirely in

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; most of that area is now the 7th district.

History

Arizona first gained a fourth district after the 1970 Census. It covered the entire northeastern portion of the state, from northern Phoenix all the way to the New Mexico border. However, the great majority of its vote was cast in northern Phoenix, which was heavily Republican. With the Valley's dramatic growth over the next two decades, the district was made significantly more compact in the 1990 Census, losing all of its territory outside of the Phoenix area. Like its predecessor, it was reliably Republican. After the 2000 Census, the old 4th essentially became the 3rd district. A new 4th district was created in the heavily Latino portions of inner Phoenix. This district was the only safe Democratic district in the Phoenix area, and remained in Democratic hands for its entire existence in this configuration. After the 2010 Census, this district essentially became the 7th district, while a new 4th was created in the mostly rural western and northwestern portion of the state. While the old 4th was easily the most Democratic district in Arizona, the new 4th is far and away the most Republican district in Arizona, and one of the most Republican districts in the West. In all presidential elections contested since the current 4th was created, it gave the Republican presidential nominee his highest margin in the state.

Area covered

The current 4th district covers the entirety of the following county: *

La Paz County La Paz County is the 15th county in the U.S. state of Arizona, located in the western part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,557, making it the second-least populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Parker. Th ...

The district covers the majority of: *

Mohave County Mohave County is in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 213,267. The county seat is Kingman, and the largest city is Lake Havasu City. It is the fifth largest county in the United St ...

Yavapai County Yavapai County is near the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 236,209, making it the fourth-most populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Prescott. Yavapai County comprises the Prescott, AZ M ...

* Yuma County Small portions of the following jurisdictions are also covered: *

Gila County Gila County ( ) is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,272. The county seat is Globe. Gila County comprises the Payson, Arizona Micropolitan Statistical Area. Gila County contains p ...

Pinal County Pinal County is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. According to the 2020 census, the population of the county was 425,264, making it Arizona's third-most populous county. The county seat is Florence. The county was founded in 187 ...

Election results from statewide races

List of members representing the district

Arizona began sending a fourth member to the House after the 1970 Census.

Recent election results

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

Notes

Arizona will hold their Primary Elections on August 2, 2022. Due to redistricting, the Congressional District numbers in Arizona have changed for the 2022 Election Cycle. Through this process, the district numbers have changed the following ways: · Arizona's 1st Congressional District will become Arizona's 2nd Congressional District · Arizona's 2nd Congressional District will become Arizona's 6th Congressional District · Arizona's 3rd Congressional District will become Arizona's 7th Congressional District · Arizona's 4th Congressional District will become Arizona's 9th Congressional District · Arizona's 5th Congressional District will remain Arizona's 5th Congressional District · Arizona's 6th Congressional District will become Arizona's 1st Congressional District · Arizona's 7th Congressional District will become Arizona's 3rd Congressional District · Arizona's 8th Congressional District will remain Arizona's 8th Congressional District · Arizona's 9th Congressional District will become Arizona's 4th Congressional District There are currently fifteen declared candidates for Arizona's new 4th Congressional District for the 2022 Election Cycle. ''The incumbent office holder is denoted by an *. Any rumored candidates are denoted by an +.''

References

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Demographic data from census.gov

2000 Election data from CNN.com

2002 Election data from CBSNews.com

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External links

Maps of Congressional Districts first in effect for the 2002 election

Tentative Final Congressional Maps for the 2012 election
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