About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, the two main contenders are incumbent Republican Eli Crane and his Democratic challenger, Jonathan Nez. Eli Crane, aged 44, is seeking re-election and has a background from the University of Arizona. He currently serves as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Jonathan Nez, who is running for the seat as a Democrat , is the former President of the Navajo Nation.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives consists of 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. In terms of demographic composition, Arizona's 2nd District is made up of 52% Non-Hispanic White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, and 26% Native American populations. It has one of the largest Native American populations of any congressional district in the country.
Historically, the district has leaned towards the Republican Party, as evidenced by the 2020 Presidential election where Donald Trump won by a margin of 8%. In the 2022 House elections, Crane emerged victorious by a margin of approximately 8%. This district is expected to favor the Republican nominee.
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