Key facts
- Mark Lamb won the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
- Lamb defeated rival Daniel Keenan, who focused his campaign on Lamb's alleged sexual misconduct.
Mark Lamb wins Arizona House primary despite sex misconduct allegations
IN SHORT
Mark Lamb, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District despite allegations of sexual misconduct. He defeated Daniel Keenan, who made the allegations central to his campaign.
Key Numbers
$2 millionspent by Daniel Keenan on his campaign
Who's Involved
Mark Lamb
Republican primary winner for Arizona's 5th Congressional District
Daniel Keenan
Republican primary rival who focused on Lamb's alleged misconduct
Donald Trump
Endorsed Mark Lamb in the primary
Andy Biggs
Current Representative for Arizona's 5th District, not seeking re-election
Turning Point USA
Supported Mark Lamb's campaign
↳ Why This Matters
The victory of Mark Lamb, despite facing serious allegations, highlights the continued strength of Donald Trump's endorsement in Republican primaries and suggests a willingness among some GOP voters to overlook scandals when supporting a candidate favored by the former president.