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Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- Arizona Republican voters nominated Trump-backed candidates for governor and secretary of state, both of whom have questioned the 2020 election results, signaling continued GOP alignment with Trump's election claims in the battleground state.
- U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump loyalist and former House Freedom Caucus leader who refused to certify the 2020 election, won the GOP gubernatorial nomination and will face vulnerable Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the November general election.
- In key congressional races, Trump-endorsed former NFL kicker Jay Feely secured the Republican nomination in the competitive 1st District, while incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza will compete in the closely divided 6th District.
- Both Arizona congressional districts are critical toss-ups for control of the U.S. House, with recent elections showing narrow margins and the potential to influence the overall balance of power.
- Democratic incumbent Rep. Greg Stanton successfully defended his seat in the blue-leaning 4th District against a progressive primary challenge, maintaining Democratic strength in that area.
