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04-25-2018, 01:51 AM #1
Republican Debbie Lesko wins Arizona House special election
Republican Debbie Lesko wins Arizona House special election
By Benjamin Brown | Fox News
1 hour ago
Republican candidate Debbie Lesko won a special election for a U.S. House seat in Arizona Tuesday night, to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned in December over sexual misconduct allegations.
Lesko, a former state senator, defeated Democrat Hiral Tipirneni to keep the 8th Congressional District seat in Republican control.
National Republican groups funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to support Lesko in the hotly contested race that spanned heavily conservative areas of western Phoenix suburbs.
“I congratulate Congresswoman-Elect Debbie Lesko and look forward to welcoming her to our conference,” said Steve Stivers, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. “Debbie is a strong conservative whose values truly reflect those of the voters in Arizona’s Eighth District. The NRCC was proud to support her and our targeted and early investments proved to be a difference maker in the race.”
Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump tweeted his support for Lesko, pointing out her stance on border patrol, immigration and crime.
“Time is ticking down -- get out and VOTE today,” the tweet read. “We need Debbie in Congress.”
Several Republicans who spoke to the Associated Press said they backed Lesko for her support of the president’s stance on border security, including building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border – which Tipirneni had opposed.
Lesko also criticized Tipirneni, a doctor, for supporting government-run health care. The Republican beat the Democrat by almost six points in a district where Trump won by 20.
Democrats had hoped to extend a string of special election victories that saw them post victories in Alabama and Pennsylvania.
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04-25-2018, 01:52 AM #2
Congratulations Debbie!! Thank you Arizona 8th District! Thank you very very much!!
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