Thomas "T.J." Shope

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Arizona House and Senate, 2013–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

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• Elaine Aldrete · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Thomas "T.J." Shope?

Thomas "T.J." Shope is running as a Republican.

Is Thomas "T.J." Shope the incumbent?

Yes. Thomas "T.J." Shope currently holds this office.

Who is Thomas "T.J." Shope running against?

Elaine Aldrete, for Arizona State Senator, Legislative District 16.

Is Thomas "T.J." Shope liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Thomas "T.J." Shope is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

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