Democrats saw Arizona’s 1st congressional district as a critical opportunity as they struggle to hold on to a slim House majority. The seat was included in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Red on Blue” program.
With 214 House seats now in Republican control and 204 with Democrats, the House majority is still within reach with 16 seats left in play, though a Republican path to victory looks more plausible. Republicans need just 5 more wins to secure a majority in the House.
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Republican Congressman David Schweikert has served in the House since 2010. He has served Arizona’s 6th congressional district since 2013. (J. Scott Applewhite)
Schweikert currently serves as a representative in Arizona’s 6th district, but ran for election in Arizona’s 1st district this election cycle due to redistricting.
Schweikert, a six-term congressman, secured the endorsement of former President Donald Trump before his primary.
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Jevin Hodge is challenging GOP Rep. David Schweikert for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.
Schweikert’s Democratic challenger, Jevin Hodge, runs an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to child development.
The 28-year-old would be the second-youngest black lawmaker to serve in the House of Representatives.
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Schweikert’s prediction was announced just as the Associated Press predicted that Republican Ciscomani won the U.S. House election in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District.
Bradford Betz is a reporter for Fox News Digital who covers crime, politics and more.
