Mark Lamb Wins Arizona 5th GOP Primary Despite Misconduct Claims as Trump Backs Him
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 22
Mark Lamb Wins Arizona 5th GOP Primary Despite Misconduct Claims as Trump Backs Him
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 22
Summary
Mark Lamb won Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday, overcoming sexual-misconduct allegations he has denied and becoming the favorite to claim the deep-red seat in November.
Trump’s endorsement helped steady Lamb’s campaign after the Arizona Republic reported allegations from several women, including explicit messages, intimidation and other misconduct; Lamb’s campaign called the claims a smear.
Lamb defeated businessman Daniel Keenan, who spent more than $1.5 million of his own money, in the race to succeed Rep. Andy Biggs.
Biggs vacated the seat to run for Arizona governor, and his district’s strong Republican tilt makes Lamb the likely next House member from the 5th District.