Meet Eric Stafford
Arizonan. Tradesman. Fighter for LD29.
Eric Stafford is a community organizer, small business advocate, and lifelong Arizonan running for State Senate to deliver progress and prosperity to all by rejecting special interests and legislating with integrity.
A born-and-raised Arizonan, Eric's path reflects his commitment to service and results. His blue-collar experience began when he earned his Airframe & Powerplant License and worked as a certified Airplane Mechanic & Machinist. This work gave him firsthand insight into the struggles of working families and the need for greater workplace justice.
Eric's dedication to an ethical, human-first approach was cemented by personal tragedy: watching his own mother suffer permanent brain damage because the inflated cost of medicine due to corporate greed made her life-saving treatment unaffordable. This injustice fuels his fight for affordable healthcare and against corporate price gouging.
From organizing neighbors to save long-time residents from corporate developers, to bringing together ranchers, tribal leaders, and environmental advocates on water conservation, Eric believes results matter more than party loyalty. He has dedicated his energy to a team of progress for all Arizonans, pushing for:
Eric Stafford is prepared to be a fearless leader who rejects dark money, prioritizes his constituents, and brings a pragmatic approach to creating a government that truly works for all Arizonans.
Read Eric's Full PlatformWhy This Race Matters
LD29 is one of the most competitive districts in Arizona — and in 2026, it's a real opportunity to flip.
Across the country, voters in traditionally red districts are choosing new leadership — candidates who fight for working families instead of corporate interests. LD29's rapid growth and shifting demographics make this one of Arizona's most winnable seats.
Eric is running because LD29 families deserve a senator who shows up for them — not the lobbyists. With a Clean Elections campaign powered by grassroots support, this race proves that people-powered politics can win.
A Clean Elections Candidate
Eric is running a fully transparent, publicly funded campaign through Arizona's Clean Elections system — no corporate PACs, no dark money, no special interests. Every dollar is reported and every decision is accountable to the voters of LD29.