Biography
Elaine Aldrete is the Democratic candidate for Arizona State Senate District 16 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Thomas Shope.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as a nonprofit founder.[2]
Elaine Aldrete earned a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 1997.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is focused on affordable housing and utilities, affordable and accessible healthcare, protecting public schools, and seniors and veterans.[3] She described herself as personally passionate about protecting veterans, and said she serves as Post Events Chairperson for her husband's American Legion post.[3]
- 1.Arizona State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Elaine Aldrete - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Elaine Aldrete - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Arizona Senate District 16
Elaine Aldrete is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arizona Senate District 16 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
