Rep. Ciscomani Defeats Primary Challenge from Fellow Republican Ahead of Close Election
Rep. Ciscomani Defeats Primary Challenge from Fellow Republican Ahead of Close Election
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., successfully defended against a primary challenge from a fellow Republican on Tuesday, ahead of a closely contested election in November.
Ciscomani secured the GOP nomination for the 6th Congressional District, defeating Kathleen Winn, who finished third in the 2022 primary for the same seat. He will face Democrat Kristen Engel in November; Engel received over 49% of the vote against him in the 2022 election.
Ciscomani emphasized his bipartisan credentials and highlighted his ability to work with Democrats. In contrast, Winn argued that the district preferred a more conservative representative.
"We keep hearing this is a moderate district. I believe it's a conservative district," Winn said earlier this month, according to the Tucson Sentinel. She also accused Ciscomani of ignoring her during the campaign.
"My opponent is not acknowledging I exist," Winn stated.
Ciscomani, however, has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
"Congressman Juan Ciscomani is doing an incredible job representing the great people of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District," Trump said on Truth Social in May. "Juan is working hard to secure our border, defend our wonderful military and veterans, promote election integrity, and expand American jobs and the economy."
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a tossup with an R+3 rating. In the 2022 election, Ciscomani received 50.7% of the vote compared to Engel's 49.2%.
This race is among several closely watched contests in the swing state of Arizona, where the presidential race is also expected to be tight. Another high-profile race is the contest to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is not seeking another term. Arizona, a pivotal state, was won by Trump in 2016 and by President Biden in 2020.
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