Not to be confused with 1976 United States Senate election in Arizona.
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The 1976 Arizona Senate election was held on November 2, 1976. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 7, 1976.[3]
Prior to the elections, the Democrats held a majority of 18 seats over the Republicans' 12 seats.
Following the election, Democrats maintained control of the chamber with 16 Democrats to 14 Republicans, a net gain of two seats for Republicans.[4]
The newly elected senators served in the 33rd Arizona State Legislature.
^"Members of the 32nd Arizona State Senate in Phoenix". Arizona Secretary of State.
^"Members of the 33rd Arizona State Senate in Phoenix". Arizona Secretary of State.
^"1976 State of Arizona official canvass, primary election". Arizona Secretary of State.
^"1976 State of Arizona official canvass, general election". Arizona Secretary of State.
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