Arizona House · District 7

Walt Blackman

Republican

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Votes with the Speaker 93% On 1,175 contested votes where both voted · 94% on all votes Votes with own party 96% Partisan rank: 19 of 60 in the House (tied with 8 others) Didn't vote at roll call 5% 91 of 1,675 roll calls

Bills passed 9 109 sponsored · 8 became law · Rank 16 of 60 in the House (tied with 1 other) Bills that became law 8 of 9 passed · 1 vetoed

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Every current House member, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.

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Walt Blackman's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 1 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work

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More conservative than 71% of the Arizona House.

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18th most conservative of 60

On the November 3 ballot

Running for Arizona House District 7.

Also on the ballot: Samuel "Sam" Martin (Democratic), David Cook Sr. (Republican), Richard Grayson (Green)

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The scores

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Votes with the Speaker

93%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Walt Blackman.

On 1,175 contested votes where both voted94% on all 1,576 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

96%

Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Walt Blackman.

On 879 party-line votesPartisan rank: 19 of 60 in the House (tied with 8 others)18 House members vote with their party more often

Bills

The bills Walt Blackman sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: Walt Blackman
	Bills
Sponsored	109
Passed both chambers	9
Became law	8
Vetoed by the Governor	1

Rank by bills passed: Rank 16 of 60 in the House (tied with 1 other) · 16 of 33 Republicans (tied with 1 other)

A bill's sponsor is its prime sponsor, the first name on it; co-sponsors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

Bills that passed both chambers: Walt Blackman
Bill	Result	Final action
HB 2611 group homes; safety; training; rights	Vetoed	June 19, 2026
HB 2244 evictions; satisfaction of judgments	Became law	June 19, 2026
HB 2226 processing arrestees; veteran status	Became law	June 19, 2026
HB 2278 financial assurance; reclamation; escrow; trusts	Became law	April 13, 2026
HB 2062 Buffalo Soldiers Arizona territory monument	Became law	April 13, 2026
HB 2857 technical correction; national guard	Became law	April 7, 2026
HB 2080 public retirement systems; administration	Became law	May 13, 2025
HB 2079 guardianship; minors; appointment; notice	Became law	April 18, 2025
HB 2291 opioids; containers; labeling; requirements; repeal	Became law	April 7, 2025

Budget projects

Arizona's budget bills don't say which legislator asked for an item, so there's no budget figure for Arizona legislators.

Contested votes where they split

86 against the Speaker; 71 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: Walt Blackman
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Speaker	Most of their party
June 12, 2026	SB 1687: ESAs; returned monies; administrative costs Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 11, 2026	SB 1713: AHCCCS; procurement; contracting Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 11, 2026	SB 1538: moving violation; citation; AZPOST-certified officer Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 11, 2026	SB 1423: WICHE; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 11, 2026	SB 1422: credit enhancement eligibility board; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 11, 2026	SB 1160: drones; entertainment districts; prohibition Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 11, 2026	SB 1118: rural hospitals; radiation protection grants Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 11, 2026	SB 1009: high school students; AED training Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 10, 2026	HB 2950: tourism improvement areas; municipalities; counties Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	SB 1199: veterinary medical examining board; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	SB 1540: motor fuel theft; classifications Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	SB 1074: classroom management; students; temporary removal Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
June 9, 2026	SB 1170: narcotic drugs; sales; minor; sentencing Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 2, 2026	SB 1205: motor vehicle booting; fees; regulation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 2, 2026	SB 1165: insurance; cost sharing; breast exams Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 5, 2026	SB 1099: gender transition procedures; informed consent Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
April 27, 2026	SB 1456: ADOT; primitive roads; designation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
April 14, 2026	SB 1160: drones; entertainment districts; prohibition Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
April 13, 2026	SB 1113: service of process; evaluation agencies Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
April 9, 2026	SB 1372: medicaid; dental benefit study committee Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
March 24, 2026	SB 1023: optometrists; eye exams; prescriptions Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
March 17, 2026	HB 2229: appropriation; DHS; pregnancy resource centers Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 16, 2026	HB 2429: vacation rentals; short-term rentals; occupancy Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 16, 2026	HB 2197: unlawful camping; stock; wildlife; access Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	—
March 11, 2026	HB 2435: internationally trained physicians; licensure Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	—
March 11, 2026	HB 2946: municipalities; counties; development fees Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 11, 2026	HB 2388: appropriation; commerce authority; nuclear; study Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 10, 2026	HB 2444: pharmacists; independent testing; treatment Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
March 10, 2026	HB 2123: bullion depository; establishment Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 9, 2026	HB 2913: county land commissioner; state lands Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 9, 2026	HB 2960: veterans' court fund; grant program Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 9, 2026	HB 2502: ASRS; retirement; elected officials Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 5, 2026	HB 2700: technology study committee; assistive technology Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
March 4, 2026	HB 2123: bullion depository; establishment Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 3, 2026	HB 2290: TPT; sourcing; business location; receipt Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 3, 2026	HB 2946: municipalities; counties; development fees Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 25, 2026	HB 2447: insurance; reimbursement rates; nurse anesthetist Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Feb. 25, 2026	HB 2050: radiologic technologists; radiologist assistants Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 23, 2026	HB 2804: rural affordable housing; tax credits Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
Feb. 12, 2026	HB 2190: physician assistants; licensure compact Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 26, 2025	HB 2946: city election; transaction privilege tax Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 23, 2025	SB 1057: working animal; harm; classification Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 19, 2025	HB 2054: DIFI; financial enterprises; insurance; compact Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 19, 2025	SB 1151: kidney disease awareness special plates Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 18, 2025	SB 1129: vehicle accident; insurance verification Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 12, 2025	SB 1658: veterinary technicians; certification; education alternative Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
June 4, 2025	SB 1230: marijuana; clinical research trials Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 7, 2025	HB 2324: technical correction; unclaimed property; interest Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 7, 2025	SB 1711: AHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
May 7, 2025	SB 1132: AHCCCS; continuous glucose monitors Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 7, 2025	SB 1033: animal seizure; bond amount Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 6, 2025	SB 1624: youth charity special plates Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 6, 2025	SB 1074: railroad grade crossing; on-track equipment Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 5, 2025	SB 1235: health profession regulatory boards; membership Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 1, 2025	SB 1558: water technology study committee Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 1, 2025	SB 1350: defensive driving schools; fees. Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 1, 2025	SB 1319: election officer certification training; yearly Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 1, 2025	SB 1294: ADOA; Marana prison; lease Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
April 30, 2025	SB 1395: international medical graduates; requirements Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
April 30, 2025	SB 1117: barbering and cosmetology fund; enforcement Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 29, 2025	HB 2076: life insurance; illustrations Final Passage	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 28, 2025	SB 1316: child fatality; maternal mortality Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 28, 2025	SB 1103: penalty assessment; victims' rights enforcement Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
April 17, 2025	SB 1661: broadband service district authority; formation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 10, 2025	SB 1551: workers' compensation; disability; definitions Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
March 24, 2025	SB 1153: write-in candidates; nomination paper filing Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
March 13, 2025	HB 2518: employment; prohibitions; corporation commission Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 10, 2025	HB 2852: identification driver licenses; Native American Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
March 10, 2025	HB 2043: harassment; intent; defense Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 6, 2025	HB 2748: ticket sales; resellers; website requirements Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 5, 2025	HB 2800: fire insurance; policy cancellation; prohibition Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2025	HB 2738: electric utility customers; carbon reduction Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 5, 2025	HB 2341: fire protection systems; inspections. Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2025	HB 2223: wind farms; construction; policies; procedures Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 4, 2025	HB 2706: mental health; intensive treatment orders Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 4, 2025	HB 2234: Interstate 11; environmental; engineering; study Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 4, 2025	HB 2111: suicide prevention special plate Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
March 4, 2025	HB 2100: made in Arizona special plates Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2025	HB 2887: alternative fuel vehicles; HOV lanes Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
March 3, 2025	HB 2872: appropriation; office of defense innovation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2025	HB 2861: social media protections; minors Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 27, 2025	HB 2184: appropriations; health innovation trust fund Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Feb. 27, 2025	HB 2180: acute care services; pilot program Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2863: trailers; HOV lanes; prohibition Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2654: blockchain and cryptocurrency study committee Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2380: rare disease advisory council Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2315: respiratory care examiners board; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2314: osteopathic examiners board; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2313: behavioral health examiners board; continuation Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2725: pledge of allegiance; parental notification Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2583: physical therapists; imaging; laboratory tests Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2430: corrections; Marana; transitional facility; study Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Feb. 26, 2025	HB 2031: boards and commissions; repeal Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 24, 2025	HB 2300: electric vehicle charging stations; report Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 20, 2025	HB 2542: state contracts; foreign adversary; prohibition Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 20, 2025	HB 2623: campaign finance; candidate committee transfers Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 20, 2025	HB 2492: guardianship; court appointments; care placement Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 20, 2025	HB 2110: development; adaptive reuse; rezoning; prohibition Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 18, 2025	HB 2201: technical correction; electricity; power authority Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
Feb. 17, 2025	HB 2235: signs; lane use; civil penalty Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)

Every roll call

How Walt Blackman voted on each of the 1,675 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: Walt Blackman
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Speaker	Yeas–nays
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.

Contact, committees and caucuses

Contact

Official page: www.azleg.gov
Email: wblackman@azleg.gov
Capitol office: Room 224, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-926-3244

Committees

Government Chair
Appropriations
Commerce

Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Arizona Legislature, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.

Source: the Arizona House and Senate's roll-call records, Feb. 3, 2025 to June 13, 2026. How these numbers work · Corrections