Rachel Keshel
Rachel Keshel (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 17. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Keshel (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 17. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.
Biography
Keshel was born in Denver, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2002.[1] Her career experience includes working as a business executive at UPS, a teacher, and a preschool director.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Keshel was assigned to the following committees:
- Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections Committee, Vice-Chair
- Government and Elections Committee
- Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
- Regulatory Affairs Committee
2023-2024
Keshel was assigned to the following committees:
- Government and Elections Committee
- Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections Committee, Vice Chair
- Municipal Oversight and Elections (Decommissioned)
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 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Kevin Volk (D), incumbent Rachel Keshel (R), Hollace Lyon (D), and John Winchester (R) are running in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Kevin Volk (D) | |
 | Rachel Keshel (R) | |
 | Hollace Lyon (D) | |
 | John Winchester  (R) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Blase Henry (Independent)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Hollace Lyon (D) and incumbent Kevin Volk (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hollace Lyon | 50.9 | 24,044 |
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk | 49.1 | 23,234 |
| Total votes: 47,278 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
John Winchester (R) and incumbent Rachel Keshel (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Winchester | 50.1 | 21,642 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel | 49.9 | 21,592 |
| Total votes: 43,234 | |||
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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 17 (2 seats)
Kevin Volk and incumbent Rachel Keshel defeated incumbent Cory McGarr in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk (D) | 34.5 | 73,985 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel (R) | 33.4 | 71,620 |
 | Cory McGarr (R) | 32.1 | 68,904 | |
| Total votes: 214,509 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Kevin Volk advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk | 100.0 | 26,330 |
| Total votes: 26,330 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Cory McGarr and incumbent Rachel Keshel defeated Anna Orth in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory McGarr | 41.2 | 24,583 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel | 31.9 | 19,005 |
 | Anna Orth | 26.9 | 16,073 | |
| Total votes: 59,661 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Keshel in this election.
2022
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Rachel Keshel and Cory McGarr defeated Dana Allmond and Brian Radford in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel (R) | 26.2 | 60,541 |
| ✔ | | Cory McGarr (R) | 25.7 | 59,385 |
 | Dana Allmond (D) | 24.8 | 57,503 | |
 | Brian Radford (D) | 23.3 | 54,013 | |
| Total votes: 231,442 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Dana Allmond and Brian Radford advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dana Allmond | 55.3 | 27,183 |
| ✔ | | Brian Radford | 44.7 | 21,958 |
| Total votes: 49,141 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Rachel Keshel and Cory McGarr defeated Anna Orth, Kirk Fiehler, and Sherrylyn Young in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel | 25.4 | 15,785 |
| ✔ | | Cory McGarr | 25.1 | 15,542 |
| Anna Orth | 18.6 | 11,530 | |
| Kirk Fiehler | 18.2 | 11,271 | ||
 | Sherrylyn Young | 12.7 | 7,905 | |
| Total votes: 62,033 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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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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Candidate Arizona House of Representatives District 17 |
Officeholder Arizona House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2022
- ↑ Rachel Jones 2022 campaign website, "About Rachel Jones," accessed January 12, 2023
