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The 1996 Arizona House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 5, 1996, with the primary election held on Tuesday, September 10, 1996.[7][8] Arizona voters elected all 60 members of the Arizona House of Representatives in multi-member districts to serve two-year terms.[9]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Arizona state elections, including U.S. President, U.S. House, and Arizona Senate.[7][8]
Following the previous election in 1994, Republicans held a 38-to-22-seat majority over Democrats.[10] Republicans maintained their majority in 1996, preserving a 38-to-22-seat advantage over Democrats.[11]
The newly elected members served in the 43rd Arizona State Legislature, during which Republican Don Aldridge was originally chosen as Speaker. He was elected on Monday, January 13, 1997.[2] He resigned as speaker on October 20, 1997; however, he remained in his seat as a representative.[3][4] Republican Jeff Groscost was elected to fill the Speaker vacancy on Wednesday, November 12, 1997.[5][6][b]
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