Arizona GOP Rep. Schweikert defeats Democratic challenger as Republicans inch closer to House majority - Fox News

The Associated Press projects that Republican Rep. David Schweikert volition triumph Arizona's 1st Congressional District, beating retired his Democratic challenger Jevin Hodge by a narrow margin astir 1 week aft Election Day.

Democrats eyed Arizona's 1st Congressional territory arsenic a captious pick-up accidental arsenic they combat to clasp onto a slim House majority. The spot was listed connected the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's "Red to Blue" program.

With 214 House seats present successful Republican power and 204 with the Democrats, the House bulk is inactive up for grabs with 16 seats near successful play, though a Republican way to victory appears much plausible. The Republicans request conscionable 5 much wins to unafraid a bulk successful the House. 

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Republican Rep. David Schweikert has served successful the House since 2010. He has served Arizona's 6th legislature territory since 2013.  (J. Scott Applewhite)

Schweikert presently serves arsenic the typical to Arizona's 6th district, but ran for predetermination successful Arizona's 1st territory this predetermination rhythm owed to redistricting. 

Schweikert, a six-term congressman secured an endorsement from erstwhile President Donald Trump starring up to his primary.

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Jevin Hodge is challenged GOP Rep. David Schweikert for Arizona's 1st Congressional District.

Schweikert's Democratic challenger, Jevin Hodge, heads an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to kid development. 

The 28-year-old would person been the second-youngest Black congressman serving successful the House of Representatives. 

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Schweikert's projected was announced conscionable arsenic The Associated Press projected that Republican Ciscomani won predetermination to U.S. House successful Arizona's 6th Congressional District.