Stanton Builds Financial Edge as Arizona's 4th District Race Takes Shape
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) enters the 2026 election cycle with a substantial fundraising advantage as he seeks reelection in Arizona's 4th Congressional District. Through June 30, Stanton's campaign had raised approximately $2.1 million, compared with roughly $151,000 raised by Democratic primary challenger Kai Newkirk.
Stanton enters the election as one of Arizona's best-known Democratic officeholders. He served as mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2018 before winning election to Congress in 2018. He won reelection in 2024 with approximately 56% of the vote after previously winning in 2022 with about 56.7%, reflecting the district's continued competitiveness.
An attorney by training, Stanton earned a law degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree from Marquette University. In the 119th Congress, he serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, positions that align with many of his district's economic and infrastr…