It was around 9pm on a Friday. Associated Press Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District is a race for incumbent Republican Rep. Eli Crane, who defeated former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, a Democrat, for the second time.

Crane is in his second term representing Arizona’s largest district, which includes Prescott, Flagstaff, Show Low, Grove, Florence and Maricopa. It also includes 14 of the state’s 22 Native American tribes.

“Congressman. Mr. Crane is grateful to all of the voters in his district who have entrusted him to continue their interests,” said Mr. Crane’s spokesman, Zach Koehler. Inmaricopa today. “His objective has always been to do whatever it takes to uplift the American people of AZ-02 while dismantling the current corruption in the system.”Following the results of last week’s election, he has I plan to continue on my trajectory, putting 02 first.”

Crane praised his opponent for jumping into the race.

“It’s always a difficult decision when someone decides to participate in a parliamentary election,” Kahler said, adding that he wishes the congressman “the best of luck in his next endeavor.”

Kahler said Crane will focus his second term on providing principled and effective leadership for the district.

“That means staying true to conservative principles while applying bipartisan solutions to district-specific problems,” Kahler said.

During Congressman Crane’s freshman term, he proposed four bipartisan bills, all of which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, ranging from rural veterans priorities to border security to tribal entrepreneurship. He pointed out that he did.

Kahler added that on national issues, Congressman Crane will continue to work with President-elect Donald J. Trump to reduce inflation, secure our borders, and return to peace through force.

Mr. Crane also has plans for his second term, specifically regarding the city of Maricopa.

“Given the city’s proximity to our southern border, Councilor Crane remains committed to managing operations to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents of our city and district,” Kahler said. “He has also worked with the Ak-ching Indian Community and the Army Corps of Engineers on flood mitigation efforts and will continue to do so next season.”