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Since 1983 to the present Arizona’s 3rd District has had a Republican representative in the house. Dating back to Bob Stump (1983-2003), who previously was a Democrat and was the representative for the same district in (1977–1983) to John B. Shadegg (2003 – Present). When eight-term Republican Representative John Shadegg, made the surprise announcement earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election, republicans lined up to run for the primary to try to make sure the keep this seat in a largely Republican district. Finally after a tight race between the Republican candidates, Ben Quayle was named as the republican nominee.

But the Republicans are not the only ones that see the importance of the seat in Arizona’s 3rd District. The Democrats, now more than ever realize the importance of becoming a strong presents in predominantly republican districts and acquire those seats to help propel the large amounts of change promised by the Obama administration. Businessman and Democrat Jon Hulburd, step up to the plate to be the democratic candidate which was easy since he ran unopposed. I chose this district because of the strong republican representation that the seat has had combined with the new immigration laws issued in Arizona recently.

Arizona has a large Mexican, and Latin American population a population that is still increasing. One has to assume that this portion of the voters will want to hear what the candidate’s positions are on Immigration Reform, Border Security, and Arizona State Law SB 1070 are and their views and proposed solution on these issue can either make or break their political campaign granting or taking away a large portion of votes. But even if Jon Hulburd manages to seal a large portion of the Latino population because of his proposed plans, will it be enough to combat the republican supremacy in the state of Arizona and win him the seat. A seat that has been held by a republican for the past 16 years, in a state that has voted republican in the past 3 presidential elections.



Overall this election will be closely watched by the media, and will be center of attention for both political parties. First because of the resignation of John B. Shadegg resignation, the Republican Party has had it for so long, the fact that it could become a democratic seat is news worth. Secondly immigration reform in Arizona has become a huge issue and a very controversial topic. Thirdly because of the candidates Ben Quayle the son of former Vice President Dan Quayle and Jon Hulburd who is not a politician and has no real politician background, but a businessman who has thrown himself into the ring and has managed to keep it close and interest.