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 [email protected]

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

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Black Chamber of Arizona