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Arizona Republican holds House seat, surviving re-election scare
Republican Rep. Eli Crane has won re-election in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, narrowly defeating Democrat Jonathan Nez in a rematch. The close result matters because a seat rated Likely Republican proved more competitive than expected.
The Associated Press called the race with Crane ahead by 3,834 votes. Nez, a former president of the Navajo Nation, had not conceded and said ballot counting takes time in the large district. Crane, a former Navy SEAL, was endorsed by President Donald Trump and said he would continue opposing what he sees as the country moving in the wrong direction.
In short
- Eli Crane won a second term in Arizona.
- He led Jonathan Nez by 3,834 votes when the race was called.
- Nez had not conceded.
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