1996 Arizona Senate election


The 1996 Arizona Senate election was held on November 5, 1996. 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 10, 1996.
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 19 seats over the Democrats' 11 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber with 18 Republicans to 12 Democrats, a net gain of one seat for Democrats.
The newly elected senators served in the 43rd Arizona State Legislature.
In January 1997, Senator Brenda Burns became the first woman elected President of the Arizona State Senate.

Retiring Incumbents

Democrats

  1. District 4: A.V. "Bill" Hardt
  2. District 11: Peter Goudinoff
  3. District 22: Manuel "Lito" Peña

Republicans

  1. District 5: Jim Buster
  2. District 13: Patricia A. "Patti" Noland
  3. District 15: Austin Turner
  4. District 19: Jan Brewer
  5. District 21: Stan Barnes
  6. District 24: John Greene
  7. District 30: Larry Chesley

Incumbent Defeated in Primary Election

Democrat

  1. District 7: Robert "Bob" Chastain

Detailed Results