On Tuesday, Republican Representative Paul Gosar secured his reelection to a House seat that represents Arizona. Having served in Congress since 2011, Gosar successfully overcame the challenge presented by his Democratic opponent, Quacy Smith. The 9th Congressional District, where he claims representation, covers a large portion of the western area of the state.
In 2021, Gosar faced censure for sharing a controversial animated video where he appeared to kill Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a move that sparked significant backlash. Despite past controversies, he retained support among voters and was declared the winner of the election at 10:39 p.m. EST, confirming his continued influence in Arizona politics.