Former Yavapai County Supervisor Jack Smith has filed papers challenging freshman Arizona Rep. Eli Crane in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
In the midst of this, news comes in. media coverage Allies of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are running candidates against Crane (R-Ariz.) and other Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy from top House leadership. He says he is looking for. post.
As the only freshman lawmaker to take part in the purge, Crane is considered one of the most vulnerable members of the group.
Mr. Smith served on the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors until 2019. He was selected by then-President Donald Trump to be Arizona Secretary of State. For the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Program. Since then, he has worked for the Arizona Department of Government and Yavapai College.
Republicans have a 6-point lead in Crane's district, according to cook political reportThat means whoever wins the Republican primary has a better chance of winning the November election.
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Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is running for the Democratic nomination.
The 2nd Congressional District covers much of northern and eastern Arizona. Includes portions of Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Yavapai and Graham counties, Maricopa, Mojave, and Pinal counties.
This is a developing story.checkwww.azcentral.com For updates.
Laura Garsonie covers national politics for The Arizona Republic.please contact her lgersony@gannett.com or 480-372-0389.
