Progressive wave crashes in Sun Belt battleground as moderate holds his seat

Rep. Greg Stanton defeated progressive challenger Kai Newkirk in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District primary after a contentious campaign. Newkirk criticized Stanton for his pro-Israel stance and ties to business interests, but Stanton retained his seat, contrasting with socialist victories in other Democratic primaries. Stanton, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, faces no immediate threat in the general election.