Carine Werner
Carine Werner (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Werner is also an at-large member of the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board in Arizona. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Werner is not running for re-election to Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large in 2026.
Werner (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 4. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.
Biography
Werner's career experience includes being the co-owner of a real estate consulting firm.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Werner was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Education and Transportation Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arizona State Senate District 4
Incumbent Carine Werner (R) and Aaron Lieberman (D) are running in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 4 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Carine Werner (R) | |
 | Aaron Lieberman (D) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 4
Aaron Lieberman (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 4 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aaron Lieberman | 100.0 | 22,503 |
| Total votes: 22,503 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 4
Incumbent Carine Werner (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 4 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carine Werner | 100.0 | 25,063 |
| Total votes: 25,063 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 4
Carine Werner defeated incumbent Christine Marsh in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carine Werner (R) | 51.9 | 76,079 |
 | Christine Marsh (D) | 48.1 | 70,614 | |
| Total votes: 146,693 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 4
Incumbent Christine Marsh advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 4 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Marsh | 100.0 | 23,558 |
| Total votes: 23,558 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 4
Carine Werner defeated Kenneth Bowers in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 4 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carine Werner | 61.1 | 18,651 |
 | Kenneth Bowers | 38.9 | 11,874 | |
| Total votes: 30,525 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Werner in this election.
Pledges
Werner signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Scottsdale Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large (2 seats)
Amy Carney and Carine Werner defeated Robb Vaules, Mary Gaudio, and Andrea Keck in the general election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Carney (Nonpartisan) | 24.7 | 38,859 |
| ✔ | | Carine Werner (Nonpartisan) | 22.4 | 35,300 |
 | Robb Vaules (Nonpartisan) | 22.2 | 34,882 | |
 | Mary Gaudio (Nonpartisan) | 20.4 | 32,168 | |
| Andrea Keck (Nonpartisan) | 10.0 | 15,806 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 394 | ||
| Total votes: 157,409 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sara Solem (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2025.
- Arizona Republican Assembly — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility.
- Arizona Republican Assembly — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility.
- Christian Employers Alliance — Legislators are scored on "how consistently their votes support limited government" and "whether their decisions protect or restrict freedom in the marketplace."
- Christian Employers Alliance — Legislators are scored on "how consistently their votes support limited government" and "whether their decisions protect or restrict freedom in the marketplace."
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- Center for Arizona Policy Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2023.
- Center for Arizona Policy Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arizona State Senate District 4 |
Officeholder Arizona State Senate District 4 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Christine Marsh (D) |
Arizona State Senate District 4 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
