Arizona State Representative Justin Wilmeth marked the start of his sixth year in office with a series of posts on social media, reflecting on legislative milestones, personal loss, and international partnerships.
On January 13, 2026, Wilmeth announced the beginning of the new legislative session by expressing gratitude to guests who joined him for Opening Day. He wrote: “Year number six as a legislator is now here. Happy Opening Day 2026! Special thanks to my guests who joined me – Tina Waddington and Ali Torabi from Lawrence Semiconductor; Laura Franco French, M.S. from TSMC; and Nick Westbrook from the Arizona State Troopers Association.” (Posted January 13, 2026)
Later that same day, Wilmeth responded to news of an individual’s passing with a message encouraging followers to make the most of their time. He stated: “WOW! What sad news. He was a good man and a true patriot. Tomorrow’s never guaranteed, folks. Get out there and live your life and do all the things. Whatever it is, don’t put it off.” (Posted January 13, 2026)
On January 15, 2026, Wilmeth highlighted Arizona’s relationship with Israel after meeting with Consul-General @IsraelBachar_ in Phoenix. In his words: “One of Arizona’s greatest international partners is Israel. My entire time in the legislature, they’ve been nothing but an amazing friend to our state. It was great to see Consul-General @IsraelBachar_ and his team in Phoenix again. Always great discussions! And I think they have” (Posted January 15, 2026)
Wilmeth has served as a Republican member of the Arizona State House since being elected in 2022 to represent District 2, succeeding Daniel Hernández Jr.
