Abraham Hamadeh Wins GOP Primary for Arizona's 8th District, Defeats Blake Masters by 5 Points

Aug 1, 2024, 12:52 AM

Abraham Hamadeh has won the Republican primary for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, defeating Blake Masters by nearly 5 percentage points (29.8%-25.3%) in a five-way race. The district is strongly Republican, making Hamadeh the likely candidate to win the general election and head to Washington in January. The primary was vacated by Rep. Debbie Lesko, who is retiring. Hamadeh's victory was projected by Decision Desk HQ, NBC News, and the Associated Press at 5:27 p.m. MST. This marks a significant milestone as Hamadeh is poised to become the first Muslim Republican elected to Congress.