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Heated race likely to succeed Lesko, who shocked political observers with planned departure
The announcement from four-term U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, that she is not seeking reelection next year shocked political observers who said her departure opens the door to what will likely be a crowded, and costly, GOP primary to replace her in what has been called a solidly Republican district.
Brewer: McNeil was ‘a very good employee’
Gov. Jan Brewer addressed the departure of long time employee Brian McNeil, saying: "We're going to really miss Brian. I've known Brian forever and he's been a very good employee, and I think that he's just made a decision that he wants to do something else, look at some other opportunities.
