Arizona's 8th Congressional District

Arizona's 8th Congressional District is represented by Abraham Hamadeh (Republican), who has held the seat since 2025. Hamadeh has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time. The district includes Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale. It covers part of Maricopa County. About 803,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $82,925.

Current Representative

Abraham Hamadeh (Republican) has represented Arizona's 8th Congressional District since 2025.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 94%

See Abraham Hamadeh's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Arizona 8th District

Winner: Abraham Hamadeh.

Incumbent Abraham Hamadeh is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Abraham Hamadeh (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.4M, $187K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 99% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time
Bernadette Greene-Placentia (Democratic): raised $373K, $153K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 802,956
Median household income: $82,925
Median age: 43
Median home value: $416,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Hamadeh Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

Nay on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 (Sep 15, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 (Sep 14, 2026) — Passed
Nay on National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 (Sep 14, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Arizona's 8th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Debbie Lesko — Republican (2018–2025)
Trent Franks — Republican (2013–2017)
Ron Barber — Democrat (2012–2013)
Gabrielle Giffords — Democrat (2007–2012)
Jim Kolbe — Republican (2003–2007)

Where the District Is

Arizona's 8th Congressional District covers 575 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Maricopa County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

Phoenix (part)
Peoria (part)
Glendale (part)
Sun City
Surprise (part)
Sun City West
Anthem
New River