Arizona LD3 Democrat for State House 2026

Arizona Democrats · Nov 3, 2026

If you are building a list of Democrats in Arizona to vote for this November, Rick Spargo has earned a place on it. He is the Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 3, and he advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

The specific Democrats on your ballot depend on where you live, so it helps to confirm your district first. For voters in District 3, Spargo offers a platform built on practical, community-first priorities rather than partisan theater.

Why Rick Spargo Belongs on Your Ballot

Spargo brings a business owner's perspective to the legislature. He ran a successful company for 35 years, has lived in District 3 for two decades, and raised four children here. That grounding shapes a platform aimed at the costs and decisions that affect real households.

He is a Democrat who leads with results: protecting healthcare, investing in public schools, and safeguarding Arizona's water, while staying willing to work across the aisle to actually get things done.

Rick Spargo, Democrat for Arizona House LD3, standing with arms crossed in a blue plaid blazer

Where He Stands on the Issues That Matter

Spargo's platform lines up with the priorities Democratic voters care about most — each backed by a specific position.

Affordability

Lowering the cost of housing, utilities, groceries, and healthcare.

Healthcare

Protecting Medicare and Medicaid and defending affordable access.

Public Education

Fairer teacher pay and accountability for ESA voucher programs.

Water & Environment

Long-term planning to protect Arizona's water for the next generation.

Public Safety

First-responder support paired with stronger mental-health services.

Accountable Gov’t

Term limits to keep the legislature open to new voices.

Read the detail on water security, affordability, and how to vote in November.

How He Governs

Firm on Values, Open to Common Ground

What sets Spargo apart is how he governs. He is firm on the values that matter to Democratic voters — investing in public education, protecting healthcare access, and safeguarding Arizona's water and environment for the next generation.

At the same time, he emphasizes compromise and common ground wherever it is possible. In his words, Arizonans have more in common than the political noise suggests, and that is where real progress starts.

Portrait of Rick Spargo, Democratic candidate for the Arizona House, in a white shirt

A Clean, Grassroots Campaign

Spargo runs clean. He declines traditional big-PAC fundraising because he wants to answer to voters, not special interests. That is a deliberate choice, and it comes with a trade-off: a limited budget that depends on people, not power brokers.

It also means grassroots support genuinely matters. Volunteering a few hours, sharing the campaign, or contributing a small amount does more here than in a race funded by outside money.

Scottsdale & LD3

A Democrat for Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Carefree

Legislative District 3 covers most of Scottsdale along with Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, Rio Verde, and nearby North Valley communities. Democratic voters here sometimes assume their vote for the state legislature will not change much. Spargo's campaign is built on the opposite idea: the Arizona House shapes water policy, school funding, healthcare access, and the cost of living, and every LD3 voter has a say in who represents them.

Because each Arizona legislative district elects two House members, LD3 voters can choose up to two House candidates. If you are a Democrat or an independent looking for a common-sense candidate on that part of your ballot, Rick Spargo is the Democrat running for the Arizona House in LD3. You can confirm your district and view your ballot on My.Arizona.Vote.

“Always stand on principle… even if you stand alone.”

John Adams

FAQs

Arizona Democrats: Frequently Asked Questions

Which Democrats in Arizona should I vote for?

The Democrats on your ballot depend on your legislative district, so confirm yours first. In Legislative District 3, Rick Spargo is the Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, on the November 3, 2026 ballot, running on affordability, healthcare, public education, water, and accountable government.

Is Rick Spargo a Democrat?

Yes. Spargo is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in District 3. He pairs Democratic priorities like public education and healthcare access with an emphasis on common ground, saying Arizonans have more in common than the political noise suggests and that results come from working together.

What issues does Rick Spargo prioritize for Democratic voters?

Spargo focuses on affordability, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, investing in public education and fairer teacher pay, accountability for ESA vouchers, water and environmental protection, public safety paired with mental-health support, and legislative term limits to keep government open to new voices.

How does Rick Spargo fund his campaign?

Spargo runs a clean campaign and declines traditional big-PAC fundraising because he wants to answer to voters rather than special interests. That choice means grassroots support matters: volunteering, sharing the campaign, and small contributions through electspargo.com genuinely move the effort forward.

Where does Spargo stand on education and healthcare?

Spargo wants to close the gap between Arizona teacher pay and the national average and demands real accountability and transparency for ESA-style vouchers. On healthcare, he supports affordable access and protecting the long-term sustainability of Medicare and Medicaid for seniors and working families across the district.

When is the election and how can I support Rick Spargo?

The Arizona general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Democratic voters and independents can learn more, volunteer, or contribute at electspargo.com. Because the campaign avoids large PAC money, grassroots help is what powers it, so every volunteer hour and small donation counts.

Is Rick Spargo running for Congress in AZ-01 or AZ-06?

No. Rick Spargo is running for the Arizona House of Representatives, the state legislature, in Legislative District 3. He is not a candidate for the U.S. House. Congressional races such as AZ-01 and AZ-06 are separate federal contests that appear on the same November 3, 2026 ballot. For Democrats in LD3, Spargo is the Democratic candidate in the Arizona House race on that ballot.

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