Ciscomani wins re-election, Engel concedes race

U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., walks the Graham County Fair Parade route on Main Street in Safford on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Ciscomani was re-elected to a second term. - David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

TUCSON — With a nearly 7,000-vote lead and 99 percent of precincts counted, Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani has won re-election for a second term in the Congressional district that represents Graham, Greenlee and Cochise counties.

“Our country is facing big challenges and I am ready to continue tackling these issues head-on. Our top priorities — securing our border, lowering costs, and ensuring that our veterans and seniors are protected and valued — are essential to the strength and stability of our district and country. Strengthening our water infrastructure is vital to Arizona’s future, and I’ll work tirelessly to ensure that our resources support growth and opportunity for future generations,” Ciscomani said in his victory statement.

“The American Dream is a promise that every American deserves a fair shot at building a better life. As I return to Washington, I promise to bring the voice of Arizona’s 6th District with me and to work across the aisle to keep that dream within reach for Arizonans.”

As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ciscomani had a 6,867-vote lead over Democrat Kirsten Engel, which is a 1,635 increase in his margin of victory over in Engel in 2022.

Engel conceded the race Wednesday and called to congratulate Ciscomani on his victory.

“The voters have made their decision, and we must respect it,” Engel wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday. “While we came up short, I couldn’t be prouder of the work we put in to give voice to the needs and aspirations of Southern Arizonans in Washington.”

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