Scottsdale Lawmaker to Resign Seat to Run for Congressional District 1
February 20, 2026
Legislator Steps Down to Focus on Congressional Campaign
Representative Joseph Chaplik of Legislative District 3, which covers parts of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, announced he will resign his legislative seat to focus on his campaign for Congressional District 1. Chaplik announced his intention to run for the open seat in December.
Following his resignation, the LD3 Republican Party will nominate three candidates, from which the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will choose one individual to serve the remainder of the term.
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