Women in Arizona are close to achieving equal representation in the State Legislature, but there is still much work to be done to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of representation. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
How reflective is this legislature?
Full Legislature
50.3%
of the state population are Women
47.8% (43 out of 90 seats)
of state legislators are Women
Senate
50.3%
of the state population are Women
53.3% (16 out of 30 seats)
of state senators are Women
House
50.3%
of the state population are Women
45% (27 out of 60 seats)
of state representatives are Women
"In Arizona, only 45% of state representatives are Women, despite being 50.3% of the state's population."
ShareOver-represented
Severely under-represented
Close to equal representation
No representation
Under-represented
| Group | full legislature | senate | house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American or Pacific Islander Women | |||
| Black Women | |||
| Latina Women | |||
| Middle Eastern or North African Women | |||
| Native American or Alaska Native Women | |||
| White Women | |||
| Women | |||
| Women of Color |
Explore the policy landscape in Arizona
Arizona is rated F in Gun Safety
Most gun deaths
Fewest gun deaths
Strongest laws
Weakest laws
Abortion Access is Protected in Arizona
"Protected" means that the right to abortion is protected by state law but there are limitations on access to care.
Data source: Center for Reproductive Rights
Explore the dataEverything you wanted to know about serving in the Arizona legislature
| Senate Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $24,000 |
| # of Members | 30 |
| Party control | Republican |
| House No women in leadership | No women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $24,000 |
| # of Members | 60 |
| Party control | Republican |
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