Eli Crane Secures Reelection in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District
Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane has narrowly won reelection in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez by less than 4,000 votes.
Phoenix, AZ, November 9, 2026 — Republican U.S. Representative Eli Crane has won reelection in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press reported that Crane defeated Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez.
The margin of victory was narrow, with Crane securing fewer than 4,000 more votes than Nez. The final vote tally was not provided in the available information.
The election centered on the 2nd Congressional District in Arizona. Representative Crane, who is a Republican, sought to retain his seat, while Jonathan Nez, a Democrat, ran as his challenger.
Details regarding the specific vote counts, the exact number of votes separating the candidates, or the timeline of the election results announcement were not explicitly stated. The outcome signifies Crane’s successful bid for another term representing the district.
Further information on campaign platforms, voter turnout, or other specific election data beyond the winner and the narrow margin was not detailed. The reported outcome places Eli Crane as the reelected representative for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.
Story summarized from the original created by azfamily staff, Veronica Stracqualursi on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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