The New York Times and The Hill reported that Abe Hamadeh won the Republican primary in Arizona's 8th Congressional District on Wednesday, defeating Blake Masters, both of whom were previously endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Hamadeh won with 29.8% of the vote, while Masters received 25.3%. The New York Times and The Hill. Hamadeh, who is running for state attorney general in 2022, and Masters, who is running for U.S. Senate in 2022, are both approved President Trump initially approved Hamadeh plans to run for the seat in December 2023. (Related: Exclusive: Two Trump-backed candidates face off at the ballot box. Here's what they think.)
“We need true warriors in Congress who will work tirelessly with us to grow our economy, stop inflation, secure our borders, end immigration crime, support our fine military and veterans, and protect the Second Amendment, which is under constant attack,” Trump said on Truth Social. “They're both going to be great. I'm excited to announce my full endorsement of both Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh as our next Representatives for Arizona's 8th Congressional District. I know they won't disappoint you!”
Hamadeh has notably received support from Republican Senate candidate Kali Lake, Republican Rep. Corey Mills of Florida and Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney of New York. according to to his campaign website.
Before joining Trump as a Republican candidate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio approved Master's degree in 2023, according to The Arizona Republic. Masters is also approved Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona is running for president in 2023, calling him a “staunch America First” advocate.
This Tuesday, July 30th, please vote for me, the only AZ08 candidate endorsed by President Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance! 🇺🇸🌵 pic.twitter.com/g7Bv6wp4s6
— Blake Masters (@bgmasters) July 28, 2024
“They underestimated me because they underestimated the American people,” Hamadeh said. post “We are stronger than they ever imagined. Thank you Arizona, thank you grassroots, thank you Kali Lake,” he said.President Trump, and the many others who supported me.”
Hamadeh's campaign said he would make border security a “top priority” if elected to Congress. according to On his campaign website, Hamadeh vowed to “work with President Trump” on building a border wall and said he would pass legislation classifying drug cartels as “terrorist organizations.”
Other key issues Hamadeh has addressed during his campaign include election integrity, the fentanyl crisis, crime and the cost of living.
Masters' campaign also focused on the economy and inflation, vowing to tackle “decades of bureaucratic over-regulation, over-taxation, reckless outsourcing and irresponsible spending.” according to Masters made immigration a priority during his campaign, highlighting the fact that “millions of people are streaming across our border,” citing fentanyl, human trafficking and crime.
“We need to secure our border and build a wall,” Masters said on his campaign website. “We need zero illegal immigrants. We need to support our police and make our streets safe again.”
Other candidates in the Republican primary included Arizona Rep. Ben Toma, former Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, Arizona Sen. Anthony Kahn, and candidate Patrick Briody, who received 21.2% of the vote, according to The New York Times and The Hill, while Franks received 16.5%, Kahn 4.7%, and Briody 2.3%.
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