Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee is the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, an open seat. A registered nurse and patient advocate who has also worked as a consultant, she won the July 21, 2026 primary and says she is running to be the first woman to represent the district, with healthcare as a central theme.[1][2][3]

Lee earned a high school diploma from Dover High School, a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University in 2005 and an associate degree from the Carrington College of Nursing in 2013. She says she grew up battling an undiagnosed illness for years, which shaped her decision to become a nurse and patient advocate.[1][2] She describes herself as a board-certified Reproductive Health and Infertility Nurse and a board-certified Patient Advocate, and as a product of public schools. Her career experience includes work as a nurse, consultant and healthcare advocate.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists her as affiliated with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the ASRM Center for Policy Leadership, the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, Reproductive Freedom for All, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and the Arizona State Board of Nursing.[1]

Lee won the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for the 5th District, defeating Chris James and Brian Hualde with 66.0 percent of the vote (30,857 votes). In her Ballotpedia survey she describes herself as a nurse, patient advocate and mom.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists endorsements from Rep. Adelita Grijalva, state Sen. Analise Ortiz and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, among other groups.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.