1998 Arizona Senate election


The 1998 Arizona Senate election was held on November 3, 1998. 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 8, 1998.
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 with 16 Republicans to 14 Democrats, a net gain of two seats for Democrats.
The newly elected senators served in the 44th Arizona State Legislature.

Retiring Incumbents

Democrats

  1. District 3: James Henderson Jr.
  2. District 23: Sandra Kennedy

Republicans

  1. District 1: Carol Springer
  2. District 5: Pat Conner
  3. District 16: John Kaites
  4. District 26: Tom Patterson

Incumbent Defeated in General Election

Republican

  1. District 27: Gary Richardson

Detailed Results