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The 1996 Arizona Senate election was held on November 5, 1996. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 10, 1996.[3]
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 19 seats over the Democrats' 11 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber with 18 Republicans to 12 Democrats, a net gain of one seat for Democrats.[4]
The newly elected senators served in the 43rd Arizona State Legislature.
In January 1997, Senator Brenda Burns became the first woman elected President of the Arizona State Senate.[5]
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats
- District 4: A.V. "Bill" Hardt
- District 11: Peter Goudinoff
- District 22: Manuel "Lito" Peña
Republicans
- District 5: Jim Buster
- District 13: Patricia A. "Patti" Noland
- District 15: Austin Turner
- District 19: Jan Brewer
- District 21: Stan Barnes
- District 24: John Greene
- District 30: Larry Chesley
Incumbent Defeated in Primary Election
Democrat
- District 7: Robert "Bob" Chastain