AP Arizona

Trump backs Arizona Republican Debbie Lesko for re-election

Published March 15, 2022 4:56 PM

PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has given his influential endorsement to U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko. Trump announced his support Tuesday for an Arizona Republican who was a staunch defender of Trump during his impeachment proceedings. Trump remains singularly popular among the Republican base, and his endorsement carries significant weight in GOP primaries. However, Lesko does not face a serious challenger in the Republican primary. The new boundaries for her West Valley district are also strongly favorable to the GOP.

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