Stanton Wins Arizona CD4 Democratic Primary
Stanton won the Democratic primary in Arizona’s 4th District, fending off Kai Newkirk and securing a general election matchup against Republican Zuhdi Jasser, while critics highlighted Stanton’s pro-Israel stance and ties to business groups. The contest illustrated intra-party tensions between moderates and the progressive left, with Newkirk’s challenges to Stanton’s corporate donations and AIPAC-supported positions, though Stanton remains favored to win in the blue district.
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About Greg Stanton
Gregory John Stanton is an American lawyer and politician who is the U.S. representative from Arizona's 4th congressional district, serving since 2019. A Democrat, he was previously mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2018, and was on the Phoenix City Council from 2000 until 2009.
Everything about Greg Stanton →- Occupation
- lawyer, politician
- Position held
- Mayor of Phoenix, United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 8, 1970
- Website
- http://stantonforarizona.com/