Get ready to meet 15 amazing Black women shaping Arizona’s 2026 ballot and making history together.

15 Black Women on the 2026 Arizona Ballot

Join us at Chandler City Hall on May 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM (MST) for an inspiring event highlighting 15 Black women making waves on the Arizona ballot. Come learn their stories, ask questions, and get involved in this exciting moment. It’s a great chance to connect with your community and support powerful voices shaping the future!

This is more than a meet-and-greet. It is a working session on Black economic and civic power in Arizona, anchored by:

• A statewide economic update from the Black Chamber of Arizona, with new data on Black-owned business growth, workforce, and community investment across the state.

• A live roundtable with the 15 candidates — moderated, structured, and focused on the policies, partnerships, and people that will shape Arizona’s next chapter.

• Welcome remarks from City of Chandler leadership, including Councilmember OD Harris and Councilmember Christine Ellis.

• A networking reception with chamber members, civic leaders,& business owners

Sponsorship Opportunities are available: Contact info@blackchamberaz.com

The 15 Candidates

1. Quantá Crews — Minority Whip & Representative, Arizona House (LD26) 2. Sen. Kiana Sears — Arizona State Senate (LD9) 3. Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge-Washington — Phoenix City Council (LD8) 4. Councilmember Berdetta Hodge — Tempe City Council 5. Councilmember Khara House — Flagstaff City Council 6. Councilmember Max White — Avondale City Council 7. Commissioner Joysaphine Waitman-Powell — Peoria City Council, Pine District 8. Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong — Arizona House of Representatives (LD13) 9. Billie Davis — Casa Grande City Council 10. Natosha Edmonds — Avondale City Council 11. Judge Elaissia Sears — West Mesa Justice of the Peace 12. Judge Sharron Sauls — Kyrene Justice of the Peace 13. Honorable Dr. Ashley Hodge — Roosevelt School District Governing Board 14. Honorable Signa Oliver — Phoenix Union School District Governing Board 15. Constable Mahogany Kennedy — South Mountain Constable