Biography
Michiel Montiel is the Democratic candidate for Arizona State Senate District 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Wendy Rogers.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, he served in the U.S. Army from 2001 to 2005.[2]
Montiel graduated from Superior High School, earned an associate degree from Mesa Community College and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, according to Ballotpedia.[2]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Montiel described himself as a fourth-generation Arizonan, Army combat veteran and lifelong resident of rural Arizona who has spent years building local organizations and supporting veterans.[3] He listed affordability, healthcare and education among his campaign messages.[3]
- 1.Arizona State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michiel Montiel · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michiel Montiel - 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 7
Michiel Montiel is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arizona Senate District 7 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
