What to Know in Arizona's Upcoming Special Election

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What to Know in Arizona’s Upcoming Special Election

By Bridget Bowman

Posted April 18, 2018 at 10:45pm

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Republican candidate Debbie Lesko and Democrat Hiral Tiperneni will face off on April 24 in a special election in Arizona’s 8th District. The seat became vacant after former Rep. Trent Franks resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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