Republican Beatrice Cory Stevens has withdrawn from the race for Pima County Supervisor.

Stevens had hoped to unseat Democratic coach Matt Heinz, who is seeking a second term.

“While my efforts and the efforts of my team and supporters have made a huge difference in the fight to save Pima County, I am confident that there is no path for me or any candidate to win a seat in this district.” with an R after it,” Stevens wrote in a statement on social media on Monday.

The 2nd Congressional District, which stretches from midtown Tucson through south Tucson to Sahuarita, is a tough spot for Republicans as 41% of voters are registered Democrats, 22% are registered Republicans, and 37% are not registered with any major political party. It has become a fierce battleground.

Two other Republicans are preparing paperwork to run in the 2nd District. If nominating petitions are filed and both candidates are voted in before the April 1 deadline, they will compete in the July 30 primary for a chance to challenge Heinz in the November 5 general election. become. .

John D. Bakker previously ran unsuccessfully for the Board of Supervisors against District 4 incumbent Steve Christie in the 2016 and 2020 Republican primaries, but due to redistricting, The Air Force veteran now hopes to challenge Mr. Heinz, as he will now serve in District 2.

Bakker said he still believes he has a chance in November.

“I wish (Stevens) and her family well, and I would like to ask everyone who supported her in the campaign to support my campaign,” Bakker said in a statement. Stated. “I will fight with all my might until the end and do my best to win!”

Rafael de la Rosa Jr., who has not set up a campaign website or established a social media presence, did not respond to inquiries from the Tucson Sentinel about the status of his campaign. .

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