Arizona's 9th congressional district was created as a result of the 2010 census. The first candidates ran in the 2012 House elections, and the first representative was seated for the

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in 2013. Formerly located in the Phoenix area, the 9th district has been in western Arizona since 2023.

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, who previously represented the

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and 4th districts, was elected to the seat in

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following redistricting. He was sworn in on January 3, 2023. With a

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rating of R+15, it is the most Republican district in Arizona.

History

Because it was created in the 2010 redistricting cycle, the first iteration of the 9th district was in effect for election cycles from 2012 to

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. This version of the district was entirely within

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. The district included parts of the 2003–2013 versions of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th districts. Over 60% of the district's population came from the previous 5th district. During this period, the 9th district included liberal bastions such as Tempe, strongly conservative portions of the East Valley, and more moderate Republican voters in eastern and southern Phoenix. Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, this district essentially became the 4th district, while the 9th was redrawn to cover most of the old 4th district. The 9th district's current boundaries include all of La Paz County, most of

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, most of Yuma County, and the western part of

. It covers the majority of Arizona's western border, and like its predecessor is heavily Republican, being the most Republican district in Arizona and the fifth-most-Republican district in the West. The 4th's incumbent,

, transferred to the 9th and was re-elected unopposed.

Composition

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), Goodyear (part; also 7th), Litchfield Park, Morristown, Surprise (part; also

), Tonopah,

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, Wintersburg, Wittmann, Youngtown ; Mohave County (42) :

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, Arizona Village,

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, Bullhead City, Cane Beds, Centennial Park,

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, Clacks Canyon, Colorado City,

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, Crystal Beach, Desert Hills, Dolan Springs,

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, Golden Shores, Golden Valley, Hackberry,

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, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Lazy Y U, Littlefield, McConnico, Meadview, Mesquite Creek, Mojave Ranch Estates, Mohave Valley, New Kingman-Butler, Oatman, Pine Lake, Pinion Pines, Scenic, So-Hi, Topock, Truxton, Valentine, Valley Vista, Walnut Creek, White Hills, Wikieup, Willow Valley,

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; Yuma County (11) :

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, Dateland,

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, El Prado Estates, Fortuna Foothills, Martinez Lake, Padre Ranchitos,

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, Wellton (part; also 7th), Yuma (part; also 7th),

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Recent election results from statewide races

List of members representing the district

Arizona began sending a ninth member to the House after the 2010 census, the 2012 congressional election, and the convening of the

Complete election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

Notes

External links

Maps of Congressional Districts first in effect for the 2002 election

Final Congressional Maps for the 2012 election
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