Arizona Primary Races Head to Recounts

The Democratic primary race for Arizona's Congressional District 3 is heading to an automatic recount as only 42 votes separate Yassamin Ansari and Raquel Terán, with Ansari holding a narrow lead. This recount is mandated by state law due to the slim margin. Whoever wins the recount will likely secure the seat in the Democrat-leaning district, previously held by Ruben Gallego. Meanwhile, other key primary races in Arizona have seen significant outcomes, with Kari Lake winning the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and former state Rep. Amish Shah emerging victorious in a competitive Democratic primary. Additionally, several former lawmakers, including Vince Leach and Mark Finchem, have won their respective GOP primary races, setting the stage for a contentious general election. Gov. Katie Hobbs anticipates a competitive general election, emphasizing a choice between stabilizing governance and what she terms 'chaos.'