Clean Energy Candidates Win Majority in SRP Election, Delivering Historic Rejection of Partisan Influence

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Phoenix, Arizona — [April 8, 2026] — Clean energy candidates secured a decisive 8–6 majority on the Salt River Project (SRP) Board of Directors following a historic election that won 5 director seats in a single cycle, including 3 acreage-based seats.

The results reflect a clear mandate for solar, storage, and a more modern, affordable energy system in Arizona. Voters across SRP’s service territory rejected candidates aligned with Turning Point USA and its divisive approach, instead supporting candidates focused on practical energy solutions and long-term planning.

“This was a clear rejection of political extremism and a strong vote for solar and clean energy in Arizona,” said Autumn Johnson, Executive Director of AriSEIA. “Voters showed up for candidates who are focused on affordability, reliability, and actually getting projects built, not pushing empty partisan talking points.”

The scale of the outcome is unprecedented. Winning 5 seats in a single election, including 3 acreage positions, signals broad support across both residential and agricultural communities for a more balanced and forward-looking energy strategy.

“This win did not happen by accident,” Johnson said. “Clean energy candidates ran serious campaigns, did the work, and earned the trust of voters. At the same time, there is no question that voters overwhelmingly rejected the polarization and negativity associated with Turning Point USA.”

With a governing majority now in place, the SRP Board is positioned to expand cost-effective solar and storage, support grid reliability, and better align resource decisions with Arizona’s economic and energy realities.

“Arizona is a top solar state for a reason,” Johnson said. “This election result makes clear that SRP customers expect their utility to reflect that reality and move forward, not backward.”

About AriSEIA
The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) is the state’s solar, storage, and electrification trade association, representing companies and organizations working to expand clean energy across Arizona.

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