Democrat Jonathan Nez Loses Arizona Congressional Race to Rep. Eli Crane
Democrat Jonathan Nez lost his race in Arizona's Congressional District 2 to Rep. Eli Crane by less than 3,500 votes.
Phoenix, AZ, November 11, 2026 — Democrat Jonathan Nez was defeated in his bid for Arizona’s Congressional District 2, with Republican incumbent Rep. Eli Crane securing reelection. The final tally showed Nez losing the race by a margin of fewer than 3,500 votes. The specific date of the election was not provided in the available information.
The contest for Arizona’s Congressional District 2 saw Nez, a Democrat, face off against Crane, the incumbent Republican. Official results indicated that Crane retained his seat, with Nez falling short by a narrow margin.
Details regarding the exact vote count, campaign platforms, or any statements made by Nez or Crane following the election results were not immediately available. The election outcome positions Crane to continue representing Congressional District 2.
Information concerning the historical political landscape of Congressional District 2 or specific campaign expenditures and strategies was not part of the provided summary. The outcome reflects the final vote count as reported, with the margin of victory being less than 3,500 votes.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Gilger on www.kjzz.org, see more information here.
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