The race for U.S. representative in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District is considered a race to watch.
Republican Martha McSally, a retired Air Force Colonel, won the seat by a narrow margin two years ago in the district, which covers much of Southern Arizona.
She faces a challenge from Democrat Matt Heinz, a physician and former state legislator.
Traditionally voting red, in recent years the 2nd Congressional District has been nearly evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Approximately one-third of voters are registered as independents.
On Arizona Week, we hear from both candidates on a range of issues.
Also on the program:
- Longtime Republican Senator John McCain is being challenged by U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, and the presidential race is casting a big shadow over the race. The names of the two presidential candidates were front and center for the only debate between McCain and Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick, a former county prosecutor and state legislator, says it’s time for someone else to represent Arizona. McCain has served in the Senate for nearly 30 years, and he’s seeking a sixth term.
