1972 Arizona Senate election
The 1972 Arizona Senate election was held on November 7, 1972. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 12, 1972.
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 18 seats over the Democrats' 12 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber and their majority with 18 Republicans to 12 Democrats remained unchanged.
The newly elected senators served in the 31st Arizona State Legislature.
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats
- District 2: Thomas M. "Tommy" Knoles Jr.
- District 4: John W. McLaughlin
- District 6: E. B. "Blodie" Thode
- District 9: James F. McNulty Jr.
- District 10: Joe Castillo
Republicans
- District 3: Roy Palmer
- District 17: Ray A. Goetze
- District 21: John B. Conlan
Incumbents Defeated in Primary Elections
Democrats
- District 11: F. T. "Limie" Gibbings
- District 23: Cloves C. Campbell
Republican
- District 21: Joe Shaughnessy Jr.