The 2000 Arizona Senate election was held on November 7, 2000. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 12, 2000.[3]
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 16 seats over the Democrats' 14 seats.
Following the election, a 15–15 tie forced a power sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans, a net gain of one seat for Democrats.[4]
^ abcSenator Virginia Yrun was appointed April 24, 2001 by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy created on April 19, 2001 by the death of Andy Nichols.[5]
^ abcSenator Marilyn Jarrett was appointed September 11, 2001 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy created on August 27, 2001 by the resignation of Russell "Rusty" W. Bowers.[6]
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