For the first time in 60 years, Democrats control both chambers of the Arizona Legislature. House and Senate leadership as well as what each chamber's committees will be and who will lead them has been announced.
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"Arizona Senate Democrats announced their leadership team for the 58th Legislature as the party prepares to hold an outright Senate majority for the first time in more than three decades. The incoming majority will make lowering costs for Arizona’s working families its top priority." Source
- Senate President-elect Priya Sundareshan (D-18) was first elected to the Senate in 2022 and led Senate Democrats during the 57th Legislature. A mother of two, she has championed voting rights and worked to protect Arizona’s natural resources for future generations.
- Senate Majority Leader-elect Christine Marsh (D-5) is a public school teacher who previously served in the Senate from 2021 to 2025. She fought for public school funding and helped pass legislation to legalize fentanyl test strips.
- Senate Majority Whip-elect Analise Ortiz (D-24) began her legislative service in the Arizona House in 2023 and joined the Senate in 2025. She helped pass protections for workers facing extreme heat and has strongly advocated for childcare and homeless services.
- Senate President Pro Tempore: Alma Hernandez (D-20) and Edgar Soto (D-17)
- Senate Majority Chairs: Rosanna Gabaldón (D-21) and Aaron Lieberman (D-4)
"Our caucus is united and ready to get to work. Leading a committee is a tremendous responsibility, and these senators take that responsibility seriously" said President-elect Sundareshan. "We will listen to our communities, lead with accountability and stay focused on delivering results for working families." -- Arizona Senate President-elect Priya Sundareshan
The Senate Committees, Chairmanships and Vice Chairmanships are as follows:
Appropriations
Chair: Senator-elect Aaron Lieberman Vice Chair: Senator Brian Fernandez
Labor & Commerce
Chair: Senator Flavio Bravo
Vice Chair: Senator Analise Ortiz
Education
Chair: Senator Eva Diaz
Vice Chair: Senator-elect Kyle Clayton
Climate, Energy & Natural Resources
Chair: Senator Lauren Kuby
Vice Chair: Senator-elect Amelia Gallitano
Indian Affairs
Chair: Senator-elect Jamescita Peshlakai
Government & Judiciary
Chair: Senator Analise Ortiz
Vice Chair: Senator Lauren Kuby
Health
Chair: Senator-elect Alma Hernandez Vice Chair: Senator-elect Amelia Gallitano
Human Services
Chair: Senator-elect Patricia Contreras Vice Chair: Senator Flavia Bravo
Veterans & Military Affairs
Chair: Senator Kiana Sears
Vice Chair: Senator-elect Jamescita Peshlakai
Transportation, Infrastructure & International Affairs
Chair: Senator Catherine Miranda Vice Chair: Senator Kiana Sears
Finance
Chair: Senator Brian Fernandez
Vice Chair: Senator-elect Stephanie Walsh
Water
Chair: President-elect Priya Sundareshan Vice Chair: Senator Rosanna Gabaldon
Rules
Chair: Senator-elect Christine Marsh Vice Chair: Senator Rosanna Gabaldon
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Speaker-elect: Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, D-Phoenix (District 11)
Speaker Pro Tem: Rep. Quanta Crews, D-Phoenix (District 26)
Majority Leader-elect: Rep. Nancy Gutierrez, D-Tucson (District 18)
Majority Whip-elect: Rep. Brian Garcia, D-Tempe (District 8) and Rep. Kevin Volk, D-Tucson (District 17)
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Committees
Fiscal Policy
Chair Lorena Austin
Committee on Education
Chair Stephanie Simacek
Committee on Rules
Chair Stacey Travers
Committee on Democracy, Civil Rights, and Government
Chair Betty Villegas
Committee on Health & Human Services
Chair Sarah Liguori
Committee on Water, Environment, and Energy
Chair Christopher Mathis
Committee on Labor & Commerce
Chair Cesar Aguilar
Committee on Rural Affairs
Chair Sally Ann Gonzales
Committee on Tribal Affairs
Chair Mae Peshlakai
Committee on Veterans & Military Families
Chair Aaron Marquez
Committee on Small Business, Economic Development, and Technology
Chair Junelle Cavero
Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
Chair Consuelo Hernandez