Trump Endorses Masters and Hamadeh in Arizona Primary

Ahead of Arizona's primary elections, Donald Trump made a rare decision to endorse two candidates, Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh, in the closely contested 8th Congressional District race. This dual endorsement comes just before the July 30 primary and highlights the competitive nature of the Republican primary, with both candidates being staunch Trump supporters. Meanwhile, in the Arizona Senate race, GOP frontrunner Kari Lake is preparing for a general election battle against Democrat Ruben Gallego, who has a significant fundraising advantage. Lake, endorsed by Trump, is working to broaden her appeal beyond her MAGA base, while Democrats aim to retain the Senate seat after Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the party. In the House, Democrats are targeting incumbent David Schweikert in the 1st Congressional District, where several candidates are rallying around abortion rights in their campaign messaging. The shifting focus to general election strategies demonstrates the heightened stakes as candidates prepare for potential head-to-head matchups.