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G Green · U.S. House 3, Arizona · Nov 3, 2026

David
Wayne Redkey

Green Party candidate for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District (2026); teacher and small-business owner

Background

David Wayne Redkey is the Green Party candidate for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is not the incumbent; the seat is held by Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari. 23

Redkey's campaign describes him as a certified public-school teacher and small-business owner. His LinkedIn profile lists teaching roles at Washington Elementary School District (2024–25), Cave Creek Unified (2022–23), Avondale Elementary (2020–21), and guest teaching with Tolleson Union High School District (2019–20). He is also listed as owner, writer, and public speaker at TBI Writer LLC. 111

His educational background, per his LinkedIn profile, includes a master's degree in secondary education and teaching and bachelor's degrees in English and communication from Arizona State University, as well as a graduate certificate in rhetoric, writing and digital media studies from Northern Arizona University. 1

In September 2026, Redkey was arrested in connection with online threats made toward a judge, as reported by multiple Arizona news outlets. The campaign website lists his platform under the slogan "Build Jobs / Not Bombs." 71019

At a glance

Party
Green
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Arizona
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
davidredkey4congress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    Redkey listed as Green Party candidate on Arizona's November 2026 AZ-03 ballot

    Coverage of Arizona's congressional races as of October 11–12, 2026 confirms Redkey remains on the general election ballot as the Green Party candidate in Arizona's 3rd congressional district, despite the Arizona Green Party's stated opposition to his candidacy.

    These are all of Arizona's congressional races · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    endorsement
    Pro-Palestinian advocacy post describes Redkey as having no AIPAC or J Street endorsements

    A post on the Track J Street Substack described Redkey as a candidate free from AIPAC and J Street endorsements. This characterization comes from the advocacy post, not an official campaign filing, and no independent endorsements of Redkey were found in the sources reviewed.

    David Redkey: AIPAC & J Street-free Candidate for Arizona’s ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Aug 25
    debate
    Redkey participates in remote debate with No Labels candidate Alan Aversa

    Redkey and No Labels candidate Alan Aversa took part in a remote debate. Democratic incumbent Yassamin Ansari did not respond to an invitation to participate, according to Arizona's Family.

    Arizona congressional candidate arrested for making ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jul 21
    filing
    Redkey advances from Green Party primary as write-in candidate in AZ-03

    Redkey won the Green Party primary as a write-in candidate, securing his place on the November general election ballot for Arizona's 3rd congressional district alongside Democratic incumbent Yassamin Ansari and No Labels candidate Alan Aversa.

    Phoenix Green Party Candidate Redkey Arrested on Threats · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 1
    news
    Redkey testifies before Arizona Senate committee on elder abuse and conservatorship

    Redkey appeared before the Arizona Senate's Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse to discuss his personal experience under a court-ordered conservatorship and to criticize Maricopa County's probate system. His campaign themes included taxing the wealthy to support lower-income residents and making health care affordable.

    Arizona congressional candidate David Redkey arrested after online threats · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$0
Spent
$0
Cash on hand
$0

As of Jul 1, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AZ01322(opens in a new tab)

Sources 13

  1. [1] These are all of Arizona's congressional races(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Undo the Harm of Trump - David Redkey(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] David Redkey(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] David Redkey: AIPAC & J Street-free Candidate for Arizona’s ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Arizona congressional candidate David Redkey arrested after online threats(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  6. [6] Build Jobs / Not Bombs - Why Vote for David Redkey?(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  7. [7] Phoenix Green Party Candidate Redkey Arrested on Threats(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Arizona congressional candidate arrested for making ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  9. [9] David Redkey — 2026 Arizona's 3rd Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  10. [10] TriCare Prime for All(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  11. [11] What is Foundation Economics? - David Redkey(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  12. [12] Launched candidacy for U.S. Congress, CD-1, as a Democrat(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2025
  13. [13] David Wayne Redkey — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)
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