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The 1978 Arizona Senate election was held on November 7, 1978. 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, 1978.[3]
Prior to the elections, the Democrats held a majority of 16 seats over the Republicans' 14 seats.
Following the election, Republicans flipped control of the chamber and took a majority of 16 Republicans to 14 Democrats, a net gain of two seats for Republicans.[4]
The newly elected senators served in the 34th Arizona State Legislature.
- ^ "Members of the 33rd Arizona State Senate in Phoenix". Arizona Secretary of State.
- ^ "The 34th Arizona State Legislature at the Capitol in Phoenix". Arizona Secretary of State.
- ^ "1978 State of Arizona official canvass, primary election". Arizona Secretary of State.
- ^ "1978 State of Arizona official canvass, general election". Arizona Secretary of State.