The 2024 general election brought significant political shifts and key decisions across Arizona and the nation. Below, we break down the election results and the impacts they could have in the coming years. According to elections.maricopa.gov, More than 53% of Maricopa County voters chose to cast their ballot by voting early in-person, dropping off their ballot at a Vote Center or drop box, or voted in-person on Election Day. Just under 47% of voters returned an early ballot by U.S. Mail.
With the two-page ballot, a total of 4,133,881 pages were processed and tabulated.
How voters returned their ballots:
- Voted early in-person at a Vote Center: 218,368
- Voted in-person on Election Day: 256,057 (includes counted provisional ballots)
- Returned an early ballot to a Vote Center or Drop Box: 631,006
- Returned an early ballot by U.S. Mail: 973,029
By the numbers:Percentage of voters who cast an early ballot: 87.6%
- Percentage of voters who voted in-person on Election Day: 12.4% (includes counted provisional ballots)
- Members of the U.S. Military and those living overseas who cast a ballot: 10,362
- Election Day Vote Centers: 246
- Community members, representing all political parties, who worked the election: Approx. 4,300
Presidential Election Results
President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) led a closely watched race, culminating in a Republican victory. Trump secured 312 Electoral Votes (52.2% of the popular vote), defeating Harris with 226 Electoral Votes (46.7%).
U.S. Senate and House Results
- Arizona Senate Race: Congressman Ruben Gallego (D) narrowly won with 50.1% against Kari Lake (R), who garnered 47.7%.
- House of Representatives:
- Republicans maintained control with 220 seats.
- Democrats held 215 seats.
- Congressional District 5 Republican incumbent Andy Biggs retained his seat. (60.4%)
- Senate Composition: Republicans achieved a majority with 53 seats to the Democrats’ 47.
Statewide Results
- Corporation Commission: A Republican majority was elected with Lea Marquez Peterson, Rene Lopez, and Rachel Walden winning their races.
- Arizona Legislature:
- House: Republicans – 33, Democrats – 27
- Senate: Republicans – 17, Democrats – 13
Leadership positions across both chambers remain divided along party lines, reflecting Arizona's politically diverse electorate.
Legislative District Highlights
Key races in various districts revealed tight competition:
- LD 9: Democrats narrowly retained Senate control, while Republicans showed gains in House representation.
- LD 13: Republican J.D. Mesnard was elected to the Senate (53.1%); Republicans Jeff Weninger (25.94%) and Julie Willoughby (25.69%) were elected to the House.
- LD 14: Republican incumbent Warren Petersen was elected to the Senate (60.1%); Republicans Laurin Hendrix (43.31%) and freshman Khyl Powell (40.22%) were elected to the House.
- LD 16 and 17: Strong Republican wins highlight shifting voter dynamics in key suburban areas.
Ballot Propositions
Arizona voters weighed in on a variety of measures, with some notable outcomes:
- Approved Propositions:
- Proposition 139: Arizona Abortion Access Act (Yes: 61.61%)
- Proposition 311: Death benefits for first responders (Yes: 64.17%)
- Proposition 312: Property Tax Refund for Non-Enforcement of Public Nuisance Laws (Yes: 58.52%)
- Proposition 314: Immigration and Border Law Enforcement Measure (Yes: 61.36%)
- Proposition 313: Life sentences for child sex trafficking (Yes: 64.54%)
- Rejected Propositions:
- Proposition 133: Require Partisan Primaries and Prohibit Primaries Where Candidates Compete Regardless of Party Affiliation Amendment (No: 57.73%)
- Proposition 134: Signature Distribution Requirement for Initiatives Amendment (No: 59.05%)
- Proposition 135: Emergency Declarations Amendment (No: 58.83%)
- Proposition 136: Legal Challenges to Constitutionality of Initiatives Amendment (No: 61.64%)
- Proposition 138: Increased wages for tipped workers (No: 74.76%)
- Proposition 137: Changes to judicial retention elections (No: 77.67%)
- Proposition 140: Single Primary for All Candidates and Possible RCV General Election Initiative (No: 59.23%)
- Proposition 315: Legislative Ratification of State Agency Rules that Increase Regulatory Costs Measure (No: 53.02%)
Maricopa County Leadership
Key county elections reinforced Republican leadership in many positions:
- County Supervisor races saw Republicans retaining control in four out of five districts.
- County Supervisor District 1 newcomer Mark Stewart was elected (51.74%).
- Notable victories included Rachel Mitchell as County Attorney and Eddie Cook as County Assessor.
Water Conservation and Education Investments
Voters showed strong support for infrastructure and education:
- Proposition 479: Regional Strategic Transportation Plan (Yes: 59.83%)
- Proposition 486: Increased funding for Maricopa County Community Colleges (Yes: 60.39%)
Town of Gilbert
Ballots Cast: 148,021; Turnout: 84.98%. One seat was determined in the General Election. Scott Anderson was elected mayor, and Monte Lyons was elected to a council seat in the Primary Election.
- Town Council: Kenny Buckland was elected (52.62%).
- Proposition 497: A Permanent Base Adjustment to the Town's current expenditure limit (Yes: 67.73%)
- Proposition 498: A Capital Projects Accumulation Fund exemption that would exclude capital improvement projects from the expenditure limit (Yes: 56.02%)
Gilbert Public Schools
Ballots Cast: 114,948; Turnout: 84.33%
- Governing Board: Newcomers Blake Robison (22.28%), Jesse Brainard (17.66%), and Shana Murray (17.62%) were elected.
- Budget Override Continuation: Yes (53.1%)
- Budget Override Continuation: No (50.38%)
- Bond Approval: No (56.65%)
Higley Unified School District
Ballots Cast: 48,415; Turnout: 84.67%
- Governing Board: Incumbent Tiffany Shultz (18.43%), and newcomers Sara Jarman (17.71%) and Scott Glover (17.56%) were elected.
Green: Results in line with the position of Gilbert Chamber
Red: Results not in line with the position of Gilbert Chamber