Kevin Volk
Kevin Volk (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Volk (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 17. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on July 21, 2026.
Biography
Kevin Volk was born in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Salpointe High School and earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Brown University. His career experience includes working as a fifth-grade teacher, interning for Representative Gabby Giffords (D), serving as an English language instructor in Mexico through a Fulbright scholarship, assisting former Governor Tim Kaine’s Senate campaign in Virginia, managing a local retail business, working as a real estate agent, and founding a small business focused on creating affordable, sustainable prefabricated housing units.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Volk was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Kevin Volk (D), incumbent Rachel Keshel (R), Hollace Lyon (D), and John Winchester (R) are running in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Kevin Volk (D) | |
 | Rachel Keshel (R) | |
 | Hollace Lyon (D) | |
 | John Winchester  (R) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Blase Henry (Independent)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Hollace Lyon (D) and incumbent Kevin Volk (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hollace Lyon | 50.9 | 24,044 |
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk | 49.1 | 23,234 |
| Total votes: 47,278 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
John Winchester (R) and incumbent Rachel Keshel (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Winchester | 50.1 | 21,642 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel | 49.9 | 21,592 |
| Total votes: 43,234 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Kevin Volk and incumbent Rachel Keshel defeated incumbent Cory McGarr in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk (D) | 34.5 | 73,985 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel (R) | 33.4 | 71,620 |
 | Cory McGarr (R) | 32.1 | 68,904 | |
| Total votes: 214,509 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Kevin Volk advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Volk | 100.0 | 26,330 |
| Total votes: 26,330 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Cory McGarr and incumbent Rachel Keshel defeated Anna Orth in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 17 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory McGarr | 41.2 | 24,583 |
| ✔ | | Rachel Keshel | 31.9 | 19,005 |
 | Anna Orth | 26.9 | 16,073 | |
| Total votes: 59,661 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Volk in this election.
Pledges
Volk signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2025.
- Arizona Republican Assembly — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility.
- Christian Employers Alliance — Legislators are scored on "how consistently their votes support limited government" and "whether their decisions protect or restrict freedom in the marketplace."
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arizona House of Representatives District 17 |
Officeholder Arizona House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
