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Abe Hamadeh Wins Contentious GOP Primary in Arizona's 8th District

Trump's dual endorsement complicates race as Blake Masters suffers second consecutive defeat.

  • Abe Hamadeh secured the Republican nomination for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Blake Masters and other contenders.
  • Hamadeh, endorsed early by Trump, faced significant attacks on his personal and religious background during the campaign.
  • Trump issued a last-minute dual endorsement of both Hamadeh and Masters, adding complexity to the primary.
  • Both Hamadeh and Masters do not reside in the district they were running to represent.
  • Hamadeh is expected to win the general election in the predominantly Republican district.
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