Blake Masters, former Arizona GOP Senate candidate, now running for Congress.
OAN’s James Meyers
1:30 PM – Friday, October 27, 2023
Former Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters has officially joined the crowded Arizona congressional race.
Masters announced on Thursday that he will be running for a Phoenix-area House seat in 2024, becoming the latest candidate to try and replace Republican Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), who announced a week prior she will not be running for re-election.
“We can’t have more go-along-to-get-along members of Congress, more people who have spent their lives in government,” Masters said in a statement on a campaign website. “We need people from outside the bureaucracy who will stand up to the establishment.”
Masters attempted to take Senator Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) seat in 2022, but fell short. With the new announcement it stops speculations of Masters wanting to take Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s (I-Ariz.) seat and create a contest between gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.
Former Republican attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh recently announced his candidacy for the 8th District seat.
A venture capitalist, Masters worked most of his life for billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, who helped bankroll his primary run for Senate.
While Masters and Hamadeh are expected to run in a contested primary for the seat, the general election is not expected to be closely competitive.
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How does Masters’ background as a venture capitalist and outsider perspective contribute to his appeal among voters?
Former Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters has officially joined the crowded Arizona congressional race. Masters announced on Thursday that he will be running for a Phoenix-area House seat in 2024, becoming the latest candidate to try and replace Republican Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), who announced a week prior she will not be running for re-election.
In a statement on his campaign website, Masters emphasized the need for fresh faces and voices in Congress, stating, “We can’t have more go-along-to-get-along members of Congress, more people who have spent their lives in government. We need people from outside the bureaucracy who will stand up to the establishment.”
Masters previously attempted to take Senator Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) seat in 2022, but fell short. With his new announcement, it puts to rest speculations of Masters wanting to take Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s (I-Ariz.) seat and creates a potential contest between gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.
Joining Masters in the race for the 8th District seat is former Republican attorney general candidate Abe Hamadeh, who recently announced his candidacy. While Masters and Hamadeh are expected to run in a contested primary for the seat, the general election is not expected to be closely competitive.
Masters, a venture capitalist, spent most of his career working for billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, who helped bankroll his primary run for Senate. His background in business and his outsider perspective have garnered attention and support from those seeking a change from career politicians.
The Arizona congressional race is shaping up to be a highly anticipated and closely watched contest. With multiple candidates vying for the same seat and the departure of a long-standing incumbent, the outcome of this race could have significant implications for the political landscape of the state.
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