Mae Peshlakai
Mae Peshlakai (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 6. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Peshlakai (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 6. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on July 21, 2026.
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Peshlakai was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Peshlakai was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mae Peshlakai (D), Ian Teller (D), Brendan Trachsel (G), and Royce Jenkins (R) are running in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Mae Peshlakai (D) | |
 | Ian Teller (D) | |
 | Brendan Trachsel  (G) | |
 | Royce Jenkins (R) (Write-in) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mae Peshlakai (D) and Ian Teller (D) defeated Angela Maloney (D) in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mae Peshlakai | 42.4 | 17,323 |
| ✔ | | Ian Teller | 29.5 | 12,067 |
| Angela Maloney | 28.0 | 11,452 | ||
| Total votes: 40,842 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Green Party primary
Green Party primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Brendan Trachsel (G) advanced from the Green Party primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brendan Trachsel (Write-in) | 100.0 | 8 |
| Total votes: 8 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Incumbent Myron Tsosie and incumbent Mae Peshlakai defeated Richard King and Lloyd Johnson in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Myron Tsosie (D) | 34.8 | 56,332 |
| ✔ | | Mae Peshlakai (D) | 33.5 | 54,241 |
 | Richard King (R) | 15.9 | 25,743 | |
 | Lloyd Johnson (R) | 15.9 | 25,685 | |
| Total votes: 162,001 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Incumbent Myron Tsosie and incumbent Mae Peshlakai defeated Angela Maloney in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Myron Tsosie | 40.2 | 15,958 |
| ✔ | | Mae Peshlakai | 39.2 | 15,537 |
| Angela Maloney | 20.6 | 8,166 | ||
| Total votes: 39,661 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Richard King and Lloyd Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard King | 50.1 | 7,291 |
| ✔ | | Lloyd Johnson | 49.9 | 7,259 |
| Total votes: 14,550 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Peshlakai in this election.
2022
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Mae Peshlakai and incumbent Myron Tsosie won election in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mae Peshlakai (D) | 50.9 | 46,020 |
| ✔ | | Myron Tsosie (D) | 49.1 | 44,378 |
| Total votes: 90,398 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 (2 seats)
Mae Peshlakai and incumbent Myron Tsosie defeated Deydrek Scott in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 6 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mae Peshlakai | 43.2 | 18,066 |
| ✔ | | Myron Tsosie | 41.6 | 17,404 |
| Deydrek Scott | 15.1 | 6,327 | ||
| Total votes: 41,797 | |||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ryan Cadigan (R)
Campaign finance
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Arizona Free Enterprise Club — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- 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
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
