Scantlebury Secures Crucial Endorsements in High-Stakes LD9 Contest Post-Primary Victory

By Staff Reporter |

A pivotal legislative contest has emerged in Arizona’s Legislative District 9. Robert Scantlebury triumphed over Christopher Stapley in the Republican primary election. According to the Arizona Secretary of State’s website, Scantlebury secured 9,766 votes to Stapley’s 5,323, capturing 64.7% of the vote.

After the primary results, Scantlebury shared his gratitude and determination on social media. He credited family, friends, and supporters for their hard work and emphasized his focus on the November 5th General Election. Issues such as crime, mental health, addiction, and homelessness were on voters’ minds as they interacted with Scantlebury during his campaign.

Gene Klund, a noted Republican activist, congratulated Scantlebury, acknowledging his diligent efforts and predicting his positive impact on the State Senate. Scantlebury had bolstered his campaign with significant endorsements, including the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, Stand for Health Freedom, and Mesa Police Association. He also received backing from grassroots organizations like Latinos United for Conservative Action and the East Valley Young Republicans.

The most valued endorsement for Scantlebury came from the Legislative District 9 Republican Committee. This endorsement followed a resolution from their May 30th meeting, which cited his consistent engagement and previous close race as indicators of his strong candidacy. The Committee’s press release underscored Scantlebury’s longstanding commitment and grassroots efforts, leading to their full endorsement.

Scantlebury’s opponent in the General Election will be incumbent Senator Eva Burch. Running unopposed in the Democratic primary, Burch received 11,015 votes. The contest is expected to be highly competitive, given the narrow vote spread between Republicans and Democrats in recent elections within Legislative District 9.

Legislative District 9’s political dynamics make it a critical battleground. Historical data from the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission shows a marginal 2.6% vote spread between the two major parties in the past nine statewide elections. While Democrats have a slight edge, recent trends indicate a highly competitive race ahead.