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AZ Representative Debbie Lesko
Set to Retire

Arizona Representative Debbie Lesko, a Republican from the 8th Congressional District, announced this week that she is not seeking reelection in 2024.

She cited a desire to spend more time with her family and expressed frustration with the turmoil in the House of Representatives. Lesko has a long history in Arizona politics, serving on the Peoria Unified School District community committee, the state Senate, and as a representative. She won a special election in 2018 to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Trent Franks. She will continue to serve until the end of her term in January 2025. Lesko's retirement has created a political battleground in Arizona's 8th Congressional District, with multiple Republican candidates, including Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh, vying for the seat. The primary in August may determine the district's future representation.

AZ U.S. Senators Receive New Committee Assignments
Arizona's U.S. Senators, Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, have secured new influential committee assignments following the reassignment of work previously handled by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Sen. Sinema will join the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in shaping the federal budget, while Sen. Kelly will serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee, responsible for overseeing national intelligence efforts. This development is seen as a significant opportunity for Arizona, with Sinema's involvement in financial and commerce committees and Kelly's background in national security aligning well with their new assignments. Feinstein's passing led to these changes, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill her seat until 2024.

 

Source: Dorn Policy GroupÂ