PHOENIX – In addition to voting for the next president, Arizona voters also weighed in on who will be their next representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Here’s a look at Arizona’s nine congressional races and the results so far for each race.

District 1

Arizona’s 1st Congressional District covers part of the Phoenix area, as well as parts of northeastern Maricopa County.

There are two candidates in this race: Republican David Schweikert and Democrat Amish Shah.

David Schweikert

Incumbent David Schweikert was Congress since 2011.

On his websiteSchweikert touted his previous experience in government, having worked as Maricopa County Treasurer and in the Arizona State Legislature. Some of the problems Schweikert mentioned promoting economic growth, protecting freedom, reducing taxes and stopping illegal immigration.

Dr Amish Shah

A former lawmaker in the Arizona State Legislature, Dr. Shah said he worked as an emergency room physician for 20 years and was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. Arizona in 2019.

Issues mentioned on Shah website include his support for universal health care, opposition to gerrymandering, and adequate funding of the education system.

District 2

This district covers a large portion of northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, parts of Coconino County, and parts of Pinal County.

There are two major candidates in this race: Republican Eli Crane and Democrat Jonathan Nez.

Eli Grue

Crane, who was first elected to the position in 2022, is running for a second term.

On his website, the congressman describes himself as “pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and unafraid to take a stand against cancel culture and the radical left.”

Part of the campaign problems listed by Crane include support for a bill that would resume construction of Trump’s border wall, fight to ban critical race theory in Arizona schools and fight for more health care options, better outcomes and more opportunities for veterans.

It should be noted that according to a article published by FactCheck.org in 2023, most teachers, as well as UCLA researchers in a 2022 report, say that critical race theory is not taught in K-12 schools .

Jonathan Nose

Nez, former vice president of the Navajo Nation, said during his speech website that he has experience “cultivating relationships with government leaders.”

Some political positions from Nez’s campaign listed include resisting “partisan attacks on mail-in voting and Arizona’s proven election infrastructure,” comprehensive border security and immigration reform, and securing the future of Arizona’s water ‘Arizona.

District 3 – AP Projection Made

This district covers parts of Phoenix, including South Phoenix and Downtown Phoenix, as well as parts of the West Valley.

The incumbent of that seat, Democrat Ruben Gallego, is not running for reelection because he is running for Senate.

The Associated Press predicts a victory for Democrat Yassamin Ansari.

Yassamin Ansari

Former vice mayor of the city of Phoenix describe herself as the daughter of immigrants “who instilled in her the value of education and hard work from an early age.”

Some of Ansari’s political leaders positions include the coding of the text now canceled Roe v. Wade making abortion law, advocating for an end to the Senate filibuster, the expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court, and measures that support LGBTQ+ equality.

District 4

The district covers the Ahwatukee area of ​​Phoenix, as well as parts of the East Valley, including parts of Chandler, Mesa and Tempe.

There are two major candidates in this race: Republican Kelly Cooper and Democrat Greg Stanton.

Kelly Cooper

Cooper, who describe he himself, as a Marine Corp veteran, touted his business experience and wrote on his website that “compassion, not ideology, wins in the end.”

On these issues, Cooper said he was a fiscal conservative who would take “a common-sense approach to cutting taxes, reduce and eliminate government red tape, and push for limited government intervention in our free markets.” He also claims to be an “outspoken advocate of school choice policies, such as vouchers and tax credit scholarships”, and has touted his strong support for the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .

Greg Stanton

A former Phoenix City Council member turned city mayor, Stanton became a member of Congress in 2019 and has been re-elected twice since.

On his website, Stanton has listed a number of issues he believes in, including measures related to water security, support for various election reform and voting rights measures, and support for measures that would ban “discrimination against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation when it comes to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing and public accommodations.

District 5 – AP Projection Made

This district covers part of the East Valley and Far East Valley, including parts of Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa.

The Associated Press predicts a victory for the incumbent, Republican Andy Biggs.

Andy Biggs

The four-term congressman, according to at the AP, built a reputation as a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and a border control hawk.

On his campaign websiteBiggs says Congress must “fund, start, and finish the border wall,” while also calling for a balanced budget, tax cuts, and repeal of the Affordable Care Act (called Obamacare on the site Web).

District 6

This district covers parts of southeastern Arizona, as well as part of Pinal County.

There are two major candidates in this race: Republican Juan Ciscomani and Democrat Kirsten Engel.

Juan Ciscomani

Ciscomani is the race starter.

On his websiteCiscomani wrote that he was the first naturalized Mexican American citizen elected to the United States House of Representatives in Arizona history.

As for problemsCiscomani calls for a “comprehensive approach to securing the border,” which includes completing the border wall. He also states that he is opposed to a federal ban on abortion, as well as “any effort” to cut Social Security and Medicare or any effort that jeopardizes those programs.

Kirsten Engel

This is Engel’s second time running for the seat. In 2022, former Arizona State Senator lost the race to Ciscomani, who obtained 50.8% of the votes.

On the problemsEngel says she will work to “fight drought and rising utility bills with smart water policies and green energy jobs,” lower prescription drug costs, strengthen Social Security and Medicare and “ensure that we have a safe, fair, orderly and humane process.” the border.”

District 7 – AP Projection Made

The district covers part of the Phoenix area and southern Arizona, including parts of Cochise, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma counties.

The Associated Press predicts a victory for the outgoing president, Democrat Raúl Grijalva.

Raúl Grijalva

Grijalva is the incumbent of this seat. According to his congressional biography, Grijalva has served in Congress since 2003.

“Quality public education, protecting our public lands and environment, creating a functioning immigration system, and ensuring good wages and the right of workers to organize are some of its key concerns,” reads a statement from his campaign on Arizona.vote.

District 8 – AP Projection Made

This seat covers a portion of the northwest Phoenix metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this district, Debbie Lesko, announced in 2023 that she will not seek re-election. She later announced she was running for a seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

The AP predicts a victory for Republican Abe Hamadeh.

Abe Hamade

This is not the first time Hamadeh has run in an Arizona election in recent years: in 2022, he ran for Arizona attorney general, but lost to Democratic candidate Kris Mayes.

On his websiteHamadeh calls himself “America’s first warrior.” He wrote that he will work with Trump to build the border wall, fight for “the integrity of our elections” and protect the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution.

District 9 – AP Projection Made

This seat covers much of western Arizona, including parts of La Paz, Mohave, and Yuma counties. The headquarters also covers part of the West Valley.

The Associated Press predicts a victory for incumbent President Paul Gosar.

Paul Gosar

Gosar served in Congress for more than a decade, after starting his first term in 2011.

According to the AP, Gosar was censored in 2021 for posting a violent animated video showing him killing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

On his websiteGosar describes himself as a conservative Republican who “continued to question the status quo, propose common-sense solutions, fight against liberals and special interests, and, often, stand up to his own party.”