Tucson-area Democrats helped flip the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday, leading every legislative race in Districts 17, 18, 20 and 21 as the party took control of both chambers for the first time in 60 years, according to unofficial results.

Statewide, Democrats led in 20 of 30 state Senate districts and for 37 of 60 House seats, up from 13 and 27, as Gov. Katie Hobbs led with 55.6% of the vote. Republicans led in Southern Arizona’s District 19.

Democrats also led every other statewide race on the ballot. Attorney General Kris Mayes had 55.4% to Republican Warren Petersen’s 44.6%, and Adrian Fontes led Alexander Kolodin 54.8% to 43.8% for secretary of state. Democrats also led the treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, mine inspector and Corporation Commission races.

In the race for the open District 17 Senate seat in Tucson, Democrat Edgar Soto led Republican Christopher King 58,006 votes to 48,359. Democrats Kevin Volk (54,249) and Holly Lyon (54,002) led Republicans John Winchester (46,384) and Rachel “Jones” Keshel (44,308) for the two House seats.

In District 18, Democrat Priya Sundareshan led Republican Douglas Everett 56,694 to 29,134 in the Senate race. Democrats Nancy Gutierrez (53,780) and Chris Mathis (50,510) led Republican Bob Dohse (28,832) for the House.

In District 21, Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón led Republican Esteban Flores 36,036 to 16,370 in the Senate race. Democrats Miranda Lopez (31,413) and Consuelo Hernandez (30,238) led Republican Christopher Kibbey (16,527) for the House.

In District 20, Democrats Alma Hernandez in the Senate race and Sally Ann Gonzales and Betty Villegas in the House race had no Republican opponents.

Republicans led in District 19, where Gail Griffin led Democrat Bob Karp 45,931 to 34,267 in the Senate race. Republicans David Gowan (42,797) and Lupe Diaz (39,261) led Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson (32,048) and Aiden Nicholette Swallow (30,349) for the House.

Hobbs had 1,193,939 votes to Republican Andy Biggs’ 916,236, or 55.6% to 42.7%, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Organized Power in Numbers, an organizing and advocacy group that works in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, said in a statement Tuesday night that the results should not be read as a return to the Democratic Party.

“This election isn’t about the working class coming home to the Democrats. This is about them choosing themselves and their neighbors and demanding the government work for them, not the billionaire class. Neither party should take the multi-racial working class for granted,” said executive director Neidi Dominguez.

Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. The state canvass is due Nov. 23.

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