Eric Stafford is making his second run at the LD29 Senate seat after losing to Janae Shamp in 2024. Ballotpedia lists his work as machinist, veterinary technician and political organizer, with training from Western Maricopa Education Center and Pima Medical Institute. He ran unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary. At the Clean Elections event he called for tighter regulation of unmetered groundwater pumping, singling out foreign-owned farms.
Prominent Endorsements
Sierra Club
Candidate resources
Self-reported endorsements
- Sierra Club
- AZ Families for Vaccines
- AFSCME
- CWA Union
- Mom's Demand Action
- Better Ballot AZ
- AZ College Dems
- SEIU
- Planned Parenthood
- Humane Voters of AZ
- Committee to Protect Healthcare
Candidate Questionnaire
Top Issues
Protecting our water and climate future, defending and improving the quality of public schools, increasing access to affordable healthcare, housing, and goods
Professional Experience
- Aviation Maintenance Technician, Manual and CNC Machinist, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Assisting Student
Education
- Technical School: FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician, Manual and CNC Machinist, Veterinary Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical, Medical Assisting Student in progress.
Political Offices
- LD29 State Senate Candidate
- no held office
Political Organizations
- Voter Choice Arizona Organizer
- Union Member of IBEW
- Organizer with Mission for Arizona