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Arizona's 2nd congressional district

U.S. House district for Arizona

U.S. House district for Arizona

FieldValue
stateArizona
district number2
image name
image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
representativeEli Crane
partyRepublican
residenceOro Valley
english area58,970
percent urban50.6
percent rural49.4
population853,923
population year2024
median income$70,376
percent white55.3
percent hispanic16.9
percent black2.1
percent asian1.2
percent native american20.4
percent more than one race3.6
percent other race0.5
cpviR+7

| percent more than one race = 3.6

Arizona's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The district is in the north eastern part of the state and includes Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Yavapai counties in their entirety and portions of Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, and Pinal counties. The largest city in the district is Flagstaff.

Before January 2023, Arizona's 2nd district was located in the southeastern corner of the state and included Cochise and eastern Pima counties, drawing most of its population from the city of Tucson. The majority of that district was renumbered as the , while the 2nd was redrawn to essentially take over what was the from 2003 to 2023.

The district includes 12 Indian reservations including the Hualapai, Havasupai, Hopi, Navajo, San Carlos Apache, and White Mountain Apache peoples. 22% of the district's citizens are Native American.

History

When Arizona was divided into congressional districts for the first time after the 1950 census, the 2nd district comprised the entire state outside of the Phoenix area. Arizona gained a third seat after the 1960 census, and the 2nd was cut back to roughly the southern third of the state, stretching border-to-border from New Mexico to California. It ran along the entire length of the border with Mexico. By far the district's largest city was Tucson. The next largest city was Yuma, in the far west. After a mid-decade redistricting in 1967, the district was pushed slightly to the north, picking up a portion of southern Phoenix. This configuration remained largely unchanged until the 1980 census, when much of eastern Tucson was drawn into the new .

The 2nd district remained based in southern Arizona until the 2000 census, when Arizona picked up two districts. At that time, the old 2nd district essentially became the new , while most of the old 3rd district became the new 2nd district. Located in the northwestern corner of the state, it stretched into the western suburbs of Phoenix, known as the West Valley. It consisted of all of Peoria (within the exception of the portion of that city within Yavapai County) and Surprise, most of Glendale and much of western Phoenix in Maricopa County, all of Mohave County, and the Hopi Nation in Navajo and Coconino counties.

The size and diversity of the 2nd district (it included nearly all of the northwestern portion of the state) made it appear rural on a map. However, over 90 percent of its population lived in the strongly conservative West Valley, historically a fairly safe Republican area.

The odd shape of the district was indicative of the use of gerrymandering in its construction. The unusual division was not, however, drawn to favor politicians, but was due to historic tensions between the Hopi and the Navajo Native American tribes. Since tribal boundary disputes are a federal matter, it was long believed inappropriate to include both tribes' reservations in the same congressional district. However, the Hopi reservation is completely surrounded by the Navajo reservation. In order to comply with current Arizona redistricting laws, some means of connection was required that avoided including large portions of Navajo land, hence the narrow riverine connection.

George W. Bush carried the district in 2004 with 61% of the vote. John McCain won the district in 2008 with 60.75% of the vote to Barack Obama's 38.07%. During the 2008 Super Tuesday Arizona Democratic primary, the district was won by Hillary Clinton with 54.52% of the vote, while Obama received 35.62% and John Edwards took in 7.43%. In the Arizona Republican primary, the 2nd district was won by favorite son McCain with 49.51%, while Mitt Romney received 29.51% and Mike Huckabee took in 10.46% of the district's vote.

After the 2012 census, the bulk of the Maricopa County portion of the old 2nd became the 8th district, while the new 2nd district took in most of the territory of the old . That district, in turn, had been the 5th district from 1983 to 2003. In the 2014 midterms, the district was the last U.S. House race in the country to be decided, as the official recount began on December 1 due to Republican Martha McSally leading incumbent Democratic congressman Ron Barber by fewer than 200 votes. Ultimately, Barber lost to McSally by 167 votes.

Main industries

Primary job fields of the people in the district include agriculture, ranching, livestock, mining, and tourism. The main irrigated crops are cotton, wheat, corn, grain, sorghum, alfalfa, hay, apples, peaches, cherries, grapes, pistachios, pecans, lettuce, chili peppers, and other vegetables. The area has a multitude of U-pick vegetable farms and orchards, including several organic farms. Greenhouse tomato and cucumber operations have been completed in the past few years with much success. In Cochise County there is the U.S. Army base Fort Huachuca and numerous military-industrial companies. In suburban and urban areas, Walmarts are the most abundant superstores.

Schools

Located within the district are Northern Arizona University, Diné College, Yavapai College, Prescott College, and Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, and Coconino Community College.

Tourism and recreation

Tourism is an important industry as the district has numerous natural wonders, national forests, parks, and conservation areas. Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest National Parks highlight the public lands in the district. Other prominent tourist attractions include Lake Powell, Sedona, Meteor Crater , and the self-proclaimed "World's Oldest Rodeo". Hiking, camping, fishing, and boating can be found throughout the region.

The Apache-Sitgraves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National forests are most or partially in the 2nd district. The sacred Oak Flat site is also within the district.

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains the following counties and communities:

; Apache County (39) : All 39 communities

; Coconino County (35) : All 35 communities

; Gila County (51) : All 51 communities

; Graham County (2) : Bylas, Peridot (shared with Gila County)

; Maricopa County (4) : Gila Crossing, Komatke, Maricopa Colony, St. Johns

; Mohave County (4) : Grand Canyon West, Kaibab, Moccasin, Peach Springs

; Navajo County (49) : All 49 communities

; Pinal County (26) : Ak-Chin Village, Blackwater, Cactus Forest, Casa Blanca, Casa Grande (part; also 6th), Coolidge, Dudleyville, Florence, Gold Canyon (part; also 5th), Goodyear Village, Kearny, Lower Santan Village, Maricopa, Queen Valley, Sacate Village, Sacaton, Sacaton Flats Village, Santa Cruz, Stanfield, Stotonic Village, Sweet Water Village, Superior, Top-of-the-World (shared with Gila County), Upper Santan Village, Wet Camp Village, Winkelman

; Yavapai County (28) : All 28 communities

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults2003–2013 Boundaries2013–2023 Boundaries2023–2033 Boundaries
2004PresidentBush 61.5% - 38.0%
2008PresidentMcCain 60.6% - 38.2%
2010SenateMcCain 65.4% - 27.9%
GovernorBrewer 63.0% - 33.9%
Secretary of StateBennett 66.4% - 33.5%
Attorney GeneralHorne 58.5% - 41.3%
TreasurerDucey 58.8% - 34.0%
2008PresidentMcCain 49.8% - 48.9%
2012PresidentRomney 49.9% - 48.4%
SenateCarmona 51.5% - 45.0%
2014GovernorDucey 48.7% - 47.0%
2016PresidentClinton 49.6% - 44.7%
SenateMcCain 48.8% - 45.6%
2018SenateSinema 52.6% - 45.2%
GovernorDucey 51.6% - 46.1%
Attorney GeneralContreras 54.2% - 45.6%
2020PresidentBiden 54.5% - 43.9%
Senate (Spec.)Kelly 55.7% - 44.3%
2016PresidentTrump 51% - 41%
2018SenateMcSally 50% - 47%
GovernorDucey 58% - 39%
2020PresidentTrump 53% - 45%
Senate (Spec.)McSally 53% - 47%
2022SenateMasters 51% - 46%
GovernorLake 54% - 45%
Secretary of StateFinchem 53% - 47%
Attorney GeneralHamadeh 54% - 46%
TreasurerYee 59% - 41%
2024PresidentTrump 57% - 42%
SenateLake 53% - 45%

List of members representing the district

Starting with the 1948 elections, Arizona began using separate districts to elect its members to the House of Representatives rather than using a general ticket due to having gained a second seat in the House with the data from 1940 Census.

RepresentativePartyTermCong
ress(es)Electoral historyGeography and counties
District created January 3, 1949
[[File:Harold Patten.jpg100px]]
Harold Patten
(Tucson)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1955Elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Retired.1949–1963:
All except Maricopa
[[File:Stewart L Udall - 1960s.gif100px]]
Stewart Udall
(Tucson)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1955 –
January 21, 1961Elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Resigned to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
VacantnowrapJanuary 21, 1961 –
May 2, 1961
[[File:Morris King Udall (cropped).jpg100px]]
Mo Udall
(Tucson)DemocraticMay 2, 1961 –
May 4, 1991Elected to finish his brother's term.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Resigned for health reasons.
1963–1973:
South Arizona, including Tucson:
Cochise, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yuma
1973–1983:
Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz, Maricopa (part), Pinal (part)
1983–1993:
Southwest Arizona, including parts of Metro Phoenix and of Tucson:
Maricopa (part), Pima (part), Pinal (part), Santa Cruz (part), Yuma (part)
VacantnowrapMay 4, 1991 –
October 3, 1991
[[File:Rep. Ed Pastor.jpg100px]]
Ed Pastor
(Phoenix)DemocraticOctober 3, 1991 –
January 3, 2003Elected to finish Udall's term.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Redistricted to the .
1993–2003:
Southwest Arizona, including parts of Metro Phoenix and of Tucson:
Yuma, Maricopa (part), Pima (part), Pinal (part)
[[File:Trent Franks.jpg100px]]
Trent Franks
(Glendale)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2013Elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Redistricted to the .2003–2013:
[[File:AZ-districts-109-02.png300px]]
Parts of Metro Phoenix, extending to NW Arizona, plus the Hopi Reservation:
Mohave, Coconino (part), La Paz (part), Maricopa (part), Navajo (part)
[[File:Rob barber, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg100px]]
Ron Barber
(Tucson)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2015Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2012.
Lost re-election.2013–2023:
[[File:Arizona US Congressional District 2 (since 2013).tif300px]]
Southeastern Arizona:
Cochise, Pima (part)
[[File:Martha McSally, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg100px]]
Martha McSally
(Tucson)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2015 –
January 3, 2019Elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
[[File:Ann Kirkpatrick, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg100px]]
Ann Kirkpatrick
(Tucson)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2019 –
January 3, 2023Elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the and retired.
[[File:Rep. Eli Crane official photo, 118th Congress.jpg100px]]
Eli Crane
(Oro Valley)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2023 –
presentElected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.2023–present:
[[File:Arizona's 2nd congressional district (since 2023).svg200px]]
Northeastern Arizona:
Apache, Coconino, Gila, Graham(part), Maricopa(part), Mohave(part), Navajo, Pinal (part), Yavapai

Recent election results

2002

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2004

Main article: 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2006

Main article: 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2008

Main article: 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2010

Main article: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2012

Main article: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2014

Main article: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2016

Main article: 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2018

Main article: 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2020

Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2022–present

2022

Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

2024

Main article: 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2

References

References

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  3. "Final Draft Maps".
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  5. "Arizona - Congressional District 2".
  6. "DRA 2020".
  7. Savicki, Drew. (2022-03-29). "Arizona's 2nd District: O'Halleran fights to survive".
  8. "Daily Kos Elections 2008, 2012, 2016 & 2020 presidential election results for congressional districts used in 2020 elections". Daily Kos Elections.
  9. (2005). "PRESIDENTIAL & CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS BY DISTRICT 2004". Polidata.
  10. Martis, Kenneth C.. (1982). "The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts, 1789-1983". Macmillan Publishing.
  11. Martis, Kenneth C.. (1989). "The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress, 1789-1989". Macmillan Publishing.
  12. [http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cdirectory/browse-cd.html Congressional Directory: Browse 105th Congress] {{webarchive. link. (February 17, 2011)
  13. (November 15, 2018). "2018 General Election". Arizona Secretary of State.
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