Michael Way
Michael Way (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 15. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Way (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 15. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.
Biography
Michael Way earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, a graduate degree from Oxford University, and a graduate degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law. His career experience includes working in business development and as an attorney.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Way 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 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Neal Carter (R) and incumbent Michael Way (R) are running in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Neal Carter (R) | |
 | Michael Way (R) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Neal Carter (R) and incumbent Michael Way (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neal Carter | 51.0 | 22,035 |
| ✔ | | Michael Way | 49.0 | 21,161 |
| Total votes: 43,196 | |||
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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 15 (2 seats)
Michael Way and incumbent Neal Carter defeated Barbara Beneitone in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Way (R) | 39.3 | 78,985 |
| ✔ | | Neal Carter (R) | 37.6 | 75,419 |
 | Barbara Beneitone (D) | 23.1 | 46,368 | |
| Total votes: 200,772 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Barbara Beneitone advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Beneitone | 100.0 | 10,937 |
| Total votes: 10,937 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Neal Carter and Michael Way defeated Peter Anello and Alex Stovall in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 15 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neal Carter | 35.0 | 18,190 |
| ✔ | | Michael Way | 29.0 | 15,097 |
| Peter Anello | 18.6 | 9,656 | ||
 | Alex Stovall | 17.5 | 9,100 | |
| Total votes: 52,043 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Way signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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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.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arizona House of Representatives District 15 |
Officeholder Arizona House of Representatives District 15 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 24, 2024
