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Trump-backed Mark Lamb wins Arizona's 5th District GOP primary after misconduct allegations surface
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Key Points:
- Former sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District despite facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
- Lamb is poised to replace outgoing GOP Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running for Arizona governor after serving five terms in the House.
- Lamb defeated construction business owner Daniel Keenan, who self-funded over $1.5 million for his campaign.
- Allegations against Lamb include sending explicit messages and photos, using threats or intimidation, initiating sexual encounters involving his wife, and making racist jokes; some complaints were reportedly dismissed by church leaders.
- Lamb's campaign and his wife have denied the allegations, describing them as part of a smear campaign.
