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2018Final results

2018 election for Arizona Governor

Governor · Arizona

Doug Ducey (R) won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating David Garcia (D) by 14.1 points.

Doug DuceyRepublican · winner
55.9%1,330,863
David GarciaDemocrat
41.8%994,341
Angel TorresOther party
2.1%50,962
2,379,369 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenD+27.72006R+12.32010R+12.42014R+14.12018D+0.72022D+13.12026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The candidates

Doug Ducey (R)David Garcia (D)

Also on the ballot: Angel Torres (Other party), 2.1%