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.
- Lamb has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power.
- Donald Trump's endorsement and Turning Point USA supported Lamb's campaign.
- Lamb is now the frontrunner to win the deep-red district in the general election.
Mark Lamb, a candidate for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, secured victory in the Republican primary, overcoming allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. His opponent, Daniel Keenan, invested nearly $2 million of his personal funds into the race, aiming to highlight these accusations. Lamb, however, denied the claims and benefited from the endorsement of President Donald Trump and support from Turning Point USA.
Lamb's win in the Phoenix-area district positions him as the strong frontrunner to replace Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running for governor. The outcome underscores the influence of Trump's endorsement among GOP primary voters, even when candidates face significant personal scandals.