Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani defends competitive 6th House District seat
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani in May 2023. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani will serve a second term representing Arizona's 6th Congressional District, the AP reports.
Why it matters: Maintaining this competitive seat in Arizona will bolster the GOP's narrow majority in the U.S. House.
State of play: Ciscomani led Engel by more than 7,900 votes as of Thursday morning.
What he's saying: "Now, it is time to get to work. Our country is facing big challenges and I am ready to continue tackling these issues head-on," Ciscomani said in a press statement.
The big picture: Only two of Arizona's nine districts are considered competitive, one being District 6, which covers parts of Tucson and much of southeastern Arizona.
- Ciscomani was a longtime aide to former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
- Engel is a former state legislator and law professor at the University of Arizona.
Flashback: Ciscomani defeated Engel by about 5,200 votes two years ago, a key pickup for the GOP as it took narrow control of the House.