Lesko wins CD8 GOP nomination
After a brief but ugly race, Debbie Lesko has taken an early lead in the race for the Republican nomination in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.
Lesko threatens CD8 rival Lovas with litigation
Debbie Lesko is threatening to sue Phil Lovas, one of her rivals in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District, over allegations he made regarding $50,000 she contributed from her state Senate re-election committee to a super PAC that’s aiding her campaign.
CD8 primary battleground pits former Marine vs. Army Reservist
When Jonathan Paton decided to resign from the Arizona Senate and run for Congress, the prevailing view in political circles was that he represents the Republican Party’s best chance to defeat U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
But the former state lawmaker faces a more immediate challenge from fellow Republican Jesse Kelly. Political insiders now say Paton has yet to wrap up the primary r[...]