Arizona's 1st congressional district is a

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located in the U.S. state of

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, covering northeastern

Maricopa County Maricopa County is in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,420,568, making it the state's most populous county, and the fourth-most populous in the United States. It contains about 6 ...

. Before 2023, geographically, it was the eleventh-largest congressional district in the country and included much of the state outside the

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and

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metropolitan areas. From 2013 through 2022, it also included the

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, the Hopi reservation, and the

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, with 25% of the population being Native American. At that time, the district had more Native Americans than any other congressional district in the United States. It is currently represented by

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, who has served since 2017; in the 2022 elections,

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was elected in the redefined district. The new 1st district will include Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and

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; will be majority-white; and will be the

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congressional district in Arizona.

History

When Arizona was first divided into congressional districts as a result of the 1950 Census, the 1st district comprised all of

, home to Phoenix, while the rest of the state was in the 2nd district. In a mid-decade redistricting resulting from

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in 1967, the 1st was cut back to eastern Phoenix and most of what became the East Valley. Over the years, the 1st's share of Phoenix was gradually reduced due to the area's explosive growth in the second half of the 20th century. However, it remained based in the East Valley until Arizona picked up two seats in the

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. The old 1st essentially became the 6th district, while a new 1st district was created to serve most of the state outside of Phoenix and Tucson. After the 2012 redistricting, the

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reservation was drawn into the 1st district; it had previously been included within the 2nd district. Also included were some northern suburbs of Tucson that had been in the 8th, as well as a tiny section of Phoenix itself near the

. Meanwhile, heavily Republican Prescott, the old 1st's largest city, and much of surrounding

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 ...

were drawn into the new, heavily Republican 4th district. The district is now considered to be significantly more competitive for Democrats. ;External links
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2022-2031 areas covered

Northeastern

, east of

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and north of Az-202 along the Salt River. It includes the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek,

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, and the

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. It is essentially the successor to the 2012-2021 6th district.

2012-2021 areas covered

It covers the entirety of the following counties: * Apache County *

Coconino County Coconino County is a county in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population was 145,101 at the 2020 census. The county seat is Flagstaff. The county takes its name from ''Cohonino'', a name applied to the Havasupai p ...

* Graham County *

Greenlee County Greenlee County is a County (United States), county in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 9,563, making it Arizona's least populous county. The county seat i ...

Navajo County Navajo County is in the northern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 106,717. The county seat is Holbrook. Navajo County comprises the Show Low, Arizona Micropolitan Statistical Area. Navajo County c ...

The district covers the majority of: *

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 ...

Small portions of the following counties 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 ...

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 ...

Pima County Pima County ( ) is a county in the south central region of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,043,433, making it Arizona's second-most populous county. The county seat is Tucson, where most of the populati ...

Competitiveness

This large congressional district covers the mainly

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areas of northern and eastern Arizona. Democrats perform well in Flagstaff,

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, and the

among Native Americans, while Republicans are strongest in the more rural white areas. Elections are usually decided by

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"Pinto Democrats" throughout the rural areas. Due to its vast size, it is extremely difficult to campaign in and has few unifying influences.

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received 54% of the vote in this district in 2004.

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also carried the district in

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with 54% of the vote while

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received 44%. In the 2012 presidential election

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(R) won with 50% of the vote, with Obama receiving 48%. Due to intense competition, this is generally considered a swing district. The redistricting has increased the number of historically Democratic voters. During the

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, February 5, 2008 Arizona Democratic Primary, the district was won by

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with 49% of the vote, while

received 42% and

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took 5%. In the Arizona Republican Primary, the 1st district was won by McCain with 46% while

received 35% and

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took in 12% of the vote in the district.

(D) won the congressional seat in 2016. The district was considered very competitive for both parties in the 2016 primaries and general election.

Voting

List of members representing the district

Arizona gained a second congressional seat after the 1940 census. It used a general ticket to elect its representatives until the 1948 elections, when candidates ran from each of the districts.

Recent election results

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

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 seventeen declared candidates for Arizona's new 1st Congressional District for the 2022 Election Cycle. ''The incumbent office holder is denoted by an *. Any rumored candidates are denoted by an +.''

References

;General ;Specific
Demographic data from census.gov

2000 election data from CNN.com

2002 Election Data from CBSNews

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arizona's 1st Congressional District 01 Government of Apache County, Arizona Government of Coconino County, Arizona Government of Gila County, Arizona Government of Graham County, Arizona Government of Maricopa County, Arizona Government of Navajo County, Arizona Government of Pinal County, Arizona Casa Grande, Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona Gila River Indian Community Holbrook, Arizona Hopi Reservation Navajo Nation government Safford, Arizona Winslow, Arizona Constituencies established in 1949 1949 establishments in Arizona