Three candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 26 are locked in a near-even heat, according to early results from the Nov. 2 election.
Upstart Republican Terri Proud held a 1-point lead over Democratic Rep. Nancy Young Wright, with Republican Rep. Vic Williams right behind.
With 19 of 90 precincts counted as of 9:24 p.m., Proud had 34.04 percent of the votes (24,987), Young Wright 33.01 percent (24,233) and Williams 32.78 percent (24,066 votes).
Two of the three would be elected to two-year terms in the Arizona House. The District covers much of Northwest Tucson east of I-10, extending into SaddleBrooke in Southern Pinal County.
In the District 26 Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Al Melvin led challenger Cheryl Cage by just over 5 points, 52.6-47.3 percent. With 19 of 90 precincts counted, Melvin had 26,956 votes, Cage 24,231 votes.
| State Representative, District 26 | ||
| Rep. Nancy Young Wright, D | 33.01 percent | 24,233 votes |
| Terri Proud, R | 34.04 percent | 24,987 votes |
| Rep. Vic Williams, R | 32.78 percent | 24,066 votes |
| 19 of 90 precincts reported, 9:24 p.m. Tuesday | ||
| State Senate, District 26 | ||
| Cheryl Cage, D | 47.28 percent | 24,231 votes |
| Sen. Al Melvin, R | 52.60 percent | 26,956 votes |
| 19 of 90 precincts reporting | ||
