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Meet Eric Stafford

Eric Stafford

Arizonan. Tradesman. Fighter for LD29.

Eric Stafford is a community organizer, working people's advocate, and lifelong Arizonan running as the Democratic nominee for State Senate to deliver progress and prosperity to all by rejecting special interest money, and legislating on behalf of the common good for the most people in this state.

Eric is the Democratic nominee for Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 29, running against Republican incumbent Sen. Janae Shamp in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Certified A&P Mechanic and Machinist
Worked in Aircraft Hangars & Machine Shops
Clean Elections Candidate

Eric is running for office because there is a severe lack of young representation at the capitol, and he will not tolerate the collective push by members of our legislature to defund Arizona's government and destroy many programs aimed at helping working-class people get by.

There have been numerous bills proposed that make voting harder for citizens, removing support for people in poverty, and cutting taxes for the filthy rich in Arizona - all while young and working class people have to choose between a gallon of gas and a carton of eggs.

Education Increasing access to quality public-education for children and affordable technical-education for adults.
Labor Ensuring workers in this state are protected from mass unemployment, and that local businesses can survive in spite of massive corporate takeovers of the private sector.
Accountability Our generation has everything to lose by electing weak politicians, what we need is modern candidates who understand how hard it is to get by nowadays and work to fix it for everyone.

Eric Stafford is prepared to be a transparent leader who rejects corrupt interests, prioritizes people over politics, and seeks to fix the rules that allow for political corruption in the first place.

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Why This Race Matters

LD29 is one of the most competitive districts in Arizona — and in 2026, it's a real opportunity to flip.

240K+
Residents in LD29
142K
Registered Voters
2026
The Year We Flip It

Across the country, voters in traditionally red districts are choosing new leadership — candidates who fight for working families instead of selfish interests. LD29's rapid growth and shifting demographics make this district a first-time swing district.

Arizona families deserve politicians who show up for them — not the people who pay them. With a Clean-Elections campaign powered by grassroots support, this race proves that people-powered politics can and will win.

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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.

Clean Elections Certified
No Corporate PAC Money
Every Dollar Publicly Reported
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eric Stafford

What district is Eric Stafford running in?

Eric is running for Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 29 (LD29). LD29 covers parts of Surprise, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Peoria, plus the unincorporated communities of Wittmann and Morristown, in Maricopa County's northwest West Valley.

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Who is running for Arizona State Senate in LD29 in 2026?

Eric Stafford, the Democratic nominee, is running against Republican incumbent Sen. Janae Shamp, who has held the LD29 Senate seat since 2023. Voters will decide the race in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Is Eric Stafford a Democrat?

Yes. Eric is the Democratic nominee for Arizona State Senate in LD29. He is running a people-first campaign to lower costs, raise wages and strengthen public schools, and he takes no corporate PAC or dark money.

When is the election?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The voter registration deadline is October 5, early voting runs October 7 through October 30, and the last day to request an early ballot is October 23.

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What is Eric Stafford's background?

Eric is a lifelong Arizonan who was born in Phoenix and lives in Goodyear. He graduated from West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) in 2016 and Pima Medical Institute in 2018. He is a tradesman: a certified A&P (airframe and powerplant) aircraft mechanic and a machinist who has worked in airplane hangars and machine shops. He has also worked as a veterinary technician. He got his start in politics as a field organizer on U.S. Senator Mark Kelly's campaign.

Is Eric Stafford a Clean Elections candidate?

Yes. Eric is running through Arizona's Clean Elections system, so his campaign is powered by small-dollar contributions from voters. He takes no corporate PAC or dark money, and every dollar is publicly reported.

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What are Eric Stafford's top priorities?

Lowering housing costs, protecting workers and raising wages, fully funding public schools and trade programs, making healthcare affordable, making sure the West Valley's growth and water use work for the people who live here, and getting dark money out of Arizona politics.

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