Kyle Kunicki (D) announced his candidacy for the 40th AD. He is a mechanical engineer by profession and his press release said he is “deeply committed to innovative problem-solving and inclusive policy making.” The 40th AD is currently held by Rep. Petersen (R), but he was drawn into the 57th AD. Rep. Dave Considine (D) was drawn into the 40th but announced his retirement earlier this year. The new 40th AD has a 55.3% Democratic lean based on the results of the 2022 election at the top of the ticket.
