U.S. House district for Arizona
Arizona's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona , covering northeastern Maricopa County . Before 2023, geographically, it was the eleventh-largest congressional district in the country and included much of the state outside the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. From 2013 through 2022, it also included the Navajo Nation , the Hopi reservation , and the Gila River Indian Community , with 25% of the population being Native American. At that time, the district had more Native Americans than any other congressional district in the United States.[4] In the 2022 elections, David Schweikert was elected in the redefined district. It was one of 18 districts that would have voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election had they existed in their current configuration while being won or held by a Republican in 2022 .
The new 1st district includes northeast Phoenix , Scottsdale , Paradise Valley , Cave Creek , Carefree , and Fountain Hills . It is majority-white and is the wealthiest congressional district in Arizona .
History
When Arizona was first divided into congressional districts as a result of the 1950 census , the 1st district comprised all of Maricopa County , home to Phoenix, while the rest of the state was in the 2nd district . In a mid-decade redistricting resulting from Wesberry v. Sanders in 1967, the 1st was cut back to eastern Phoenix and most of what became the East Valley .
Over the years, the 1st's share of Phoenix was gradually reduced due to the area's explosive growth in the second half of the 20th century. However, it remained based in the East Valley until Arizona picked up two seats in the 2000 U.S. census . The old 1st essentially became the 6th district , while a new 1st district was created to serve most of the state outside of Phoenix and Tucson.
After the 2012 redistricting, the Hopi reservation was drawn into the 1st district; it had previously been included within the 2nd district. Also included were some northern suburbs of Tucson that had been in the 8th, as well as a tiny section of Phoenix itself near the Gila River Indian Community . Meanwhile, heavily Republican Prescott , the old 1st's largest city, and much of surrounding Yavapai County were drawn into the new, heavily Republican 4th district . The district is now considered to be significantly more competitive for Democrats, and now covers Northeastern Maricopa County , east of I-17 and north of Az-202 along the Salt River . It includes the northeastern suburbs of Phoenix, Scottsdale , Paradise Valley , Cave Creek , Carefree , Fountain Hills , Rio Verde , and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation .[5] [6] It is essentially the successor to the 2012–2021 6th district .[7]
2012–2021 areas covered
From 2012 to 2021, the district covered the entirety of the following counties:
The district covered the majority of:
Small portions of the following counties were also covered:
2023–2031 areas covered
Cities of 10,000 people or more
2,500 – 10,000 people
Voting
List of members representing the district
Arizona gained a second congressional seat after the 1940 census . It used a general ticket to elect its representatives until the 1948 elections , when candidates ran from each of the districts.
Member
Party
Term
Cong ress
Electoral history
Geographical area[8] [9] [10]
District created January 3, 1949
John R. Murdock (Tempe )
Democratic
January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953
81st 82nd
Redistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1948 .Re-elected in 1950 . Lost re-election.
1949–1967 :Maricopa County : Metro Phoenix
John J. Rhodes Jr. (Mesa )
Republican
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1983
83rd 84th 85th 86th 87th 88th 89th 90th 91st 92nd 93rd 94th 95th 96th 97th
Elected in 1952 .Re-elected in 1954 .Re-elected in 1956 .Re-elected in 1958 .Re-elected in 1960 .Re-elected in 1962 .Re-elected in 1964 .Re-elected in 1966 Re-elected in 1968 Re-elected in 1970 Re-elected in 1972 Re-elected in 1974 Re-elected in 1976 Re-elected in 1978 Re-elected in 1980 Retired.
1967–1983 : Part of Maricopa County : Metro Phoenix
John McCain (Tempe )
Republican
January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987
98th 99th
Elected in 1982 .Re-elected in 1984 . Retired to run for U.S. senator .
1983–2003 : Part of Maricopa County : Parts of Metro Phoenix (East Valley )
John J. Rhodes III (Mesa )
Republican
January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993
100th 101st 102nd
Elected in 1986 .Re-elected in 1988 .Re-elected in 1990 . Lost re-election.
Sam Coppersmith (Phoenix )
Democratic
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995
103rd
Elected in 1992 . Retired to run for U.S. senator .
Matt Salmon (Mesa )
Republican
January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001
104th 105th 106th
Elected in 1994 .Re-elected in 1996 .Re-elected in 1998 . Retired to run for Governor of Arizona .
Jeff Flake (Mesa )
Republican
January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003
107th
Elected in 2000 . Redistricted to the 6th district .
Rick Renzi (Flagstaff )
Republican
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009
108th 109th 110th
Elected in 2002 .Re-elected in 2004 .Re-elected in 2006 . Retired.
2003–2013 : North and East Arizona: Apache County , Gila County , Graham County , Greenlee County , Yavapai County , and parts of Coconino County , Navajo County , and Pinal County
Ann Kirkpatrick (Flagstaff )
Democratic
January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011
111th
Elected in 2008 . Lost re-election.
Paul Gosar (Flagstaff )
Republican
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
112th
Elected in 2010 . Redistricted to the 4th district .
Ann Kirkpatrick (Flagstaff )
Democratic
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2017
113th 114th
Elected in 2012 .Re-elected in 2014 . Retired to run for U.S. senator .
2013–2023 :Apache County , and parts of Coconino County , Gila County , Graham County , Greenlee County , Maricopa County part Navajo County , Pima County , Pinal County
Tom O'Halleran (Sedona )
Democratic
January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023
115th 116th 117th
Elected in 2016 .Re-elected in 2018 .Re-elected in 2020 . Redistricted to the 2nd district and lost re-election.
David Schweikert (Fountain Hills )
Republican
January 3, 2023 – present
118th
Redistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 2022 .
2023–present : Northeastern suburbs of Phoenix , including Scottsdale , Paradise Valley , Cave Creek , and Fountain Hills
Recent election results
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
See also
References
General
^ Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District" . www.census.gov .
^ Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District" . www.census.gov .
^ "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List" . Cook Political Report . July 12, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023 .
^ "Can Navajo Nation help rescue endangered Dem Congresswoman?" . ABC News . October 8, 2010.
^ Arizona Congressional Districts: Approved Official Map Congressional District: 1 (Map). January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022.
^ "Who's who in Arizona's 2022 US Congressional races" . 12 News (KPNX-TV). June 8, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022.
^ Estrada, Melissa (February 2, 2022). "Here are the candidates running in Arizona's new 1st Congressional District" . Arizona Republic . Archived from the original on November 16, 2022.
^ Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts, 1789–1983 . New York: Macmillan Publishing.
^ Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress, 1789–1989 . New York: Macmillan Publishing.
^ Congressional Directory: Browse 105th Congress Archived February 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass: 2022 General Election - Nov 08, 2022" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State. December 5, 2022.
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