The Precinct Committeemen of Legislative District 3 selected three individuals on March 9 to be considered by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for the Arizona State Representative seat vacated by Joseph Chaplik. The vacancy was officially communicated to the Republican Party of Arizona by the Arizona Secretary of State on March 3.
This process is significant as it ensures continued representation for voters in Legislative District 3 and maintains legislative continuity. The Republican Party of Arizona coordinated the nomination process, which resulted in Cody Reim, Michelle Ugenti-Rita, and George Khalaf being chosen as nominees.
AZGOP Chair Sergio Arellano said, “The Republican Party of Arizona focused on ensuring that the voters of Legislative District 3 were confident that the nomination process to fill the seat was fair and transparent. Not only have we achieved that, but LD3’s Precinct Committeemen also demonstrated their dedication to conservative principles by choosing three outstanding individuals as their nominees.”
According to the official website, the Arizona Republican Party operates as a political organization focused on conservative principles. The party encourages community participation through events and resources aimed at promoting voter engagement and conservative values according to its official website. It seeks to elect conservative leaders while advocating for equality, freedom, limited government, a strong economy, national defense, quality education, constitutional rights, healthcare reform, and community engagement according to its official website.
The party also offers resources such as newsletter subscriptions and action alerts to support community involvement and voter engagement according to its official website, and maintains its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona according to its official website. Gina Swoboda has held the position of chairwoman for the Arizona Republican Party according to its official website.
Following this selection process, the names of Reim, Ugenti-Rita, and Khalaf will be forwarded by AZGOP leadership to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The board will then appoint one nominee as the new representative for Legislative District 3.
