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Progressive candidate enters Arizona CD4 race against Rep. Greg Stanton

Newkirk entered the Democratic primary, criticizing Stanton’s approach to opposing the Trump administration.

Progressive candidate enters Arizona CD4 race against Rep. Greg Stanton
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Progressive activist Kai Newkirk announced a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Greg Stanton, arguing Stanton has not done enough to oppose the Trump administration. Stanton defended his record as the race develops ahead of the July primary.

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Democratic House candidate challenging Greg Stanton in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Greg Stanton
D · AZ-4

Arizona representative and incumbent in the Democratic primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is criticized by Newkirk and Stanton

Republican who ran against Stanton in 2024

Mark Kelly
D · AZ · SEN

Arizona senator who supported the Laken Riley Act

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Arizona senator who supported the Laken Riley Act

ALSO MENTIONED  Noah Garcia, Democrat who filed a statement of interest in the primary; Paul Singh, Democrat who filed a statement of interest in the primary; Tre Rook, Former Green Party legislative candidate who filed a statement of interest in the primary

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