Sundareshan Elected Arizona Senate President-Elect

Arizona Democrats selected Sen. Priya Sundareshan of Tucson as the next president of the state Senate, making her the first Indian American to lead the chamber. She is set to take office in January 2027, as Democrats assume control of both legislative chambers and retain the governor’s office for the first time since 1966. Sundareshan, a former Senate minority leader, has highlighted the opportunity to address Southern Arizona’s priorities, including infrastructure and higher education, and says Democrats will focus on tangible results such as lowering costs for working families.