Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection in Tucson-area district

Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani has secured his reelection win over Democrat Kirsten Engel, who conceded the race for Congressional District 6 on Wednesday.

The race had been too close to call since election night, when Engel initially had a lead over Ciscomani. Unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State's office now show Ciscomani with 49.7% of votes and a more than 6,800-vote lead over Engel, as of Wednesday afternoon.

In a Wednesday statement, Ciscomani said Engel had called to concede the race and congratulate him.

"Laura and I are deeply grateful to the people of Arizona's 6th District, and honored by the trust they've placed in me to continue representing our community in Congress," Ciscomani said in the statement on behalf of himself and his wife.

He said his top priorities in his second term are "securing our border, lowering costs, and ensuring that our veterans and seniors are protected and valued," as well as strengthening the state's water infrastructure.

"The American Dream is a promise that every American deserves a fair shot at building a better life," Ciscomani said. "As I return to Washington, I promise to bring the voice of Arizona's 6th District with me and to work across the aisle to keep that dream within reach for Arizonans. Thank you for your support, your trust, and your partnership. Let's get back to work!"

Engel, who narrowly lost to Ciscomani in 2022, conceded the election in a Wednesday statement.

"The voters have made their decision and we must respect it," Engel said. "While we came up short, I couldn't be prouder of the work we put in to give voice to the needs and aspirations of Southern Arizonans in Washington. ...

"I am deeply grateful for all of the time and effort everyone contributed to building such a strong campaign that reached every corner of this district. ... It has been an honor to be the Democratic nominee for Congress and, although this campaign is over, my work to make life better for Arizonans will continue."

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