Angius Makes History as First Bullhead City Resident in Arizona Senate

With a lead exceeding 37,000 votes as reported by the Mohave County Elections Department and the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, Angius significantly outperformed MorgAine, garnering 78.7% of the votes (54,899) compared to MorgAine’s 21.3% (20,446) as of Wednesday afternoon.

Angius, currently the chairwoman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors and a representative for District 2, did not seek re-election to pursue her Senate ambitions. She fills the seat being vacated by Sonny Borrelli, who was term-limited and opted to run for the District 3 seat on the Board instead.

This win marks a notable change in representation; Angius steps into the position occupied by five previous senators from Lake Havasu City. Borrelli, who won his seat in 2017, follows a line of representatives that includes Kelli Ward and Ron Gould, each holding diverse connections to the region. Ward, for example, was elected in 2012 following her predecessor Donahue’s brief tenure.

Angius brings a wealth of experience, having served as a supervisor for over a decade. “In recent years, there’s been a move away from working with counties and cities,” she contended, a stance she believes has adversely affected rural areas like Mohave and LaPaz. She aims to advocate for local governance, emphasizing that “local government is the best form of government.”

Among her key campaign priorities were water protection, securing the border, and addressing inflation. “Water is a complicated issue that special interests in Arizona have been fighting over forever,” Angius noted, stressing the importance of safeguarding rural resources amid urban expansion.

While excited about her upcoming role, Angius expressed mixed feelings about leaving her current position. “It’s been a very difficult year,” she reflected on the challenges faced at the county level, including contentious budget and zoning issues that have all stirred public upset. “People are angry about everything.”

As she prepares to transition into state politics, Angius is hopeful for a new board to be seated in January, wishing that the influx of new members will help alleviate community frustrations.