Joseph Chaplik
Joseph Chaplik (Republican Party) was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. He left office on March 2, 2026.
Chaplik (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.
Chaplik resigned from the Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on March 2, 2026.[1]
Biography
Joseph Chaplik's career experience includes working as the president of Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate, the vice president and general manager of XO Communications and Allegiance Telecom, Inc., and a branch manager with Sprint Communications.[2] Chaplik has volunteered with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Memorial Fund.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Chaplik was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Chaplik was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee, Vice-Chair
- Joint Committee on Capital Review (Decommissioned)
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
2021-2022
Chaplik was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- House Commerce Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)
Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Amish Shah (D), Jay Feely (R), and Monica Alponte (L) are running in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Amish Shah (D) | |
| | Jay Feely (R) | |
| | Monica Alponte (L) ![]() | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Amish Shah (D) defeated Marlene Galán-Woods (D), Jonathan Treble (D), and Rick McCartney (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amish Shah | 39.5 | 28,898 |
| | Marlene Galán-Woods | 34.3 | 25,144 | |
| | Jonathan Treble ![]() | 17.7 | 12,950 | |
| | Rick McCartney ![]() | 8.5 | 6,219 | |
| Total votes: 73,211 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andres Barraza (D)
- Brian Del Vecchio (D)
- Brandon Donnelly (D)
- Mark Robert Gordon (D)
- Daniel Lucio (D)
- Angie Montoya (D)
- Victor Weintraub (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Jay Feely (R) defeated Joseph Chaplik (R) and John Trobough (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Feely | 49.8 | 43,529 |
| | Joseph Chaplik | 35.7 | 31,230 | |
| | John Trobough ![]() | 14.5 | 12,671 | |
| Total votes: 87,430 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Schweikert (R)
- Jason Duey (R)
- Derrick Gallego (R)
- Kaitlin Purrington (R)
- Paul Reevs (R)
- Brandon Sowers (R)
- Gina Swoboda (R)
Green Party primary
The Green Party primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Redkey (G)
Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Monica Alponte (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monica Alponte ![]() | 100.0 | 264 |
| Total votes: 264 | ||||
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No Labels Party primary
The No Labels Party primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christopher Ajluni (No Labels Party)
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and incumbent Alexander Kolodin defeated Richard Corles in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik (R) | 39.4 | 93,596 | |
| ✔ | Alexander Kolodin (R) | 37.3 | 88,693 | |
Richard Corles (D) ![]() | 23.3 | 55,372 | ||
| Total votes: 237,661 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Richard Corles advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Corles ![]() | 100.0 | 18,040 | |
| Total votes: 18,040 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and incumbent Alexander Kolodin advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik | 53.9 | 37,876 | |
| ✔ | Alexander Kolodin | 46.1 | 32,368 | |
| Total votes: 70,244 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Chaplik signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and Alexander Kolodin defeated Georgia Flanagan and John Skirbst in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik (R) | 51.7 | 78,390 | |
| ✔ | Alexander Kolodin (R) | 47.6 | 72,165 | |
| Georgia Flanagan (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.4 | 596 | ||
| John Skirbst (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.3 | 488 | ||
| Total votes: 151,639 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent Joseph Chaplik and Alexander Kolodin defeated Darin Mitchell, Nicole Cantelme, and Ernest Anderson in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 3 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik | 39.0 | 31,229 | |
| ✔ | Alexander Kolodin | 21.6 | 17,267 | |
| Darin Mitchell | 16.5 | 13,229 | ||
Nicole Cantelme ![]() | 15.2 | 12,142 | ||
| Ernest Anderson | 7.8 | 6,229 | ||
| Total votes: 80,096 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeremy Abdo (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (2 seats)
Incumbent John Kavanagh and Joseph Chaplik defeated Eric Kurland and Joe Romack in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Kavanagh (R) | 37.2 | 86,307 | |
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik (R) ![]() | 34.6 | 80,264 | |
Eric Kurland (D) ![]() | 28.1 | 65,257 | ||
Joe Romack (R) (Write-in) ![]() | 0.0 | 56 | ||
| Total votes: 231,884 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (2 seats)
Eric Kurland advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Kurland ![]() | 100.0 | 27,296 | |
| Total votes: 27,296 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (2 seats)
Incumbent John Kavanagh and Joseph Chaplik defeated incumbent Jay Lawrence in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Kavanagh | 43.8 | 29,942 | |
| ✔ | Joseph Chaplik ![]() | 28.6 | 19,521 | |
| Jay Lawrence | 27.6 | 18,855 | ||
| Total votes: 68,318 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jaqueline Fox (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joseph Chaplik did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Chaplik's campaign website stated the following:
Top Issues
Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars
- Hold states accountable for fraudulent use of federal dollars
- Increased transparency and oversight of federal dollars
- Zero-based budgeting mindset
Strong Border, More Deportations
- A strong and secure border preventing illegal crossings
- Deporting those who came here illegally, especially during the Biden Border Invasion
- Proper funding and staffing for ICE and Border Patrol
- Protecting our most vulnerable by fighting human trafficking
Safe Communities, Less Crime
- Priority on safe communities where families and businesses can thrive
- Tough on crime federal policies
- Federal dollars withheld from states and cities that enact soft-on-crime policies
Defeat Radicalism in America
- Define and call out radical, anti-American ideology
- Crack down on illegal immigrants and visa-holders with ties to terrorism and anti-American extremism
- Emphasize teaching American principles and civics in K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions
Pro-Small Business, Strong Economy
- Common sense policies that protect small businesses
- Low-tax climate to help small businesses thrive
- Eliminate barriers to starting and running a small business
Lower Taxes and Cost of Living, Fewer Regulations
- Oppose increases to the federal income tax
- Reduce and eliminate burdensome regulations that drive up the cost of goods
- Champion fiscally conservative, free market solutions to improve housing affordability
Defend Personal Freedoms from Government Overreach
- Pro-2nd Amendment
- Clean up our election process and root out corruption
- Protect free speech, due process, and our freedom of religion
- Pro-Life
- Defend health freedom and oppose mandates
Protect Parents’ Rights
- Champion education freedom
- Stand up for parents’ right to direct the upbringing, education and health care decisions of their child
- Oppose woke indoctrination of K-12 students in the classroom
— Joseph Chaplik's campaign website (April 30, 2026)
2024
Joseph Chaplik did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Joseph Chaplik did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Joseph Chaplik completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chaplik's responses.
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My background is in business and I had a successful career in telecommunications and now lead a commercial real estate company across three states. My company has received several awards including the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company, Corporate Philanthropy Annual Award, and Business Ethics Finalist Award.
I am involved in my local community and was instrumental in the effort to protect and save Scottsdale's Gateway Preserve from city development . I served on several boards in the non-profit sector, law enforcement, children's foundations, and was President of the parents board for Great Hearts. I'm currently involved in the US Marshals Posse and the Sheriff's Memorial Fund raising money for families of fallen officers and creating community awareness.
I am a resident of Scottsdale, married with two sons and have coached their little league and youth flag football teams. I am pro-life and a parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
It's time for a change with a Conservative Businessman with Common Sense to lead us.
- Keeping taxes low and no increases.
- Keeping Arizona a pro business friendly state with less regulations.
- Educational freedom with parents deciding which schools are best for their children with keeping open enrollment.
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2025.
- Arizona Republican Assembly — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limited government, individual liberties, and fiscal responsibility.
- Christian Employers Alliance — Legislators are scored on "how consistently their votes support limited government" and "whether their decisions protect or restrict freedom in the marketplace."
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- Center for Arizona Policy Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2023.
- Arizona Free Enterprise Club — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Center for Arizona Policy Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2022.
- Arizona Free Enterprise Club — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Center for Arizona Policy Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Progress Arizona — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic policy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Arizona State Legislature in 2021.
- Children's Action Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Humane Voters of Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Secular Coalition for Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
- Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ X.com, "Joseph Chaplik status," March 2, 2026
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 2, 2020
- ↑ Joseph Chaplik, "About Joseph," accessed December 25, 2020
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Joseph Chaplik," accessed March 18, 2023
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arizona House of Representatives District 3 2023-2026 |
Succeeded by Cody Reim (R) |
| Preceded by Jay Lawrence (R) |
Arizona House of Representatives District 23 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Michele Pena (R) |


