Former Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker took the lead in early election results Tuesday night in the Republican party’s race to be on the November ballot for Congressional District 9.

Unofficial results in the race to represent congressional district 9 show Republican Vernon Parker and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema in the lead.

With unofficial results in, it looks like former State Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will be on the November ballot for Congressional District 9.

As the son of two immigrants, I watched my parents work incredibly hard. But because of good public schools and federal college aid, I was able to go from a kid whose parents didn’t speak much English to working for President Clinton in the White House and serving my country in uniform in the Navy reserve. That ladder of opportunity that is the bedrock of the American middle class is eroding and Washington isn’t doing enough to save it.

I’m truly excited about the Aug. 28 Democratic primary for Congress because we have an opportunity to elect someone who can make a real difference for Ahwatukee families: my friend, Andrei Cherny.

While voters have until Nov. 6 to decide who they’ll support for president and other high-profile elections, many of the East Valley’s biggest races will be settled in a little over a week.

Today, Sen. John McCain announced his endorsement of Martin Sepulveda for Congress, representing District 9, citing Sepulveda’s military experience and his experience on the Chandler City Council.

PHOENIX (AP) — In Arizona's brand-new 9th Congressional District, three Democrats and seven Republicans are vying to win the upcoming primary so they can move on to what could turn out to be a nasty fight for the seat, given that it's one of few toss-up races in the state and the field is so wide.

The Tempe and Arizona Hispanic chambers of commerce will host a forum in Tempe on Wednesday, Aug. 1 featuring candidates for Congressional District 9. Each candidate has been asked to present an opening statement on the economy, Arizona and the nation’s fast-growing Hispanic market, and audience members will have a chance to ask questions as well.

Funding for Social Security, Medicare and affordable health care were the issues of concern Wednesday during the newly formed Legislative District 18’s monthly meeting.

Democrats from the newly formed Legislative District 18 gathered Monday evening to hear the announcement of a new office opening in Ahwatukee Foothills, also hearing from congressional candidate Dave Schapira.

Scottsdale City Councilwoman Lisa Borowsky has filed paperwork to join the race for Congressional District 9.

Jeff Thompson said that after looking at all the candidates for Congressional District 9, he decided he had to run as a businessman against a set of politicians.

City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has thrown his support behind Republican Martin Sepulveda for Congress.

City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has thrown his support behind Republican Martin Sepulveda for Congress.

Five Republican candidates vying for Congressional District 9 squared off in Ahwatukee Foothills Tuesday night focusing on Senate Bill 1070, the role of government, health care and attracting independent voters.

Five Republican candidates vying for Congressional District 9 squared off in Ahwatukee Foothills Tuesday night focusing on Senate Bill 1070, the role of government, health care and attracting independent voters.

Vernon Parker, Republican candidate for Congressional District 9, came out in favor of a ‘no build’ option for the Loop 202 Freeway extension on Sunday, Earth Day.

Vernon Parker, Republican candidate for Congressional District 9, came out in favor of a ‘no build’ option for the Loop 202 Freeway extension on Sunday, Earth Day.

Congressional candidate Travis Grantham has spent his whole life hearing about border issues, but says when he hopped on a helicopter and took an aerial view of the U.S.-Mexico border last week it really opened his eyes to how big the problem is.

Congressional candidate Travis Grantham has spent his whole life hearing about border issues, but says when he hopped on a helicopter and took an aerial view of the U.S.-Mexico border last week it really opened his eyes to how big the problem is.

Congressional candidate Kyrsten Sinema spent some time with Ahwatukee Foothills voters at the Democrats and Doughnuts meeting at Biscuits Wednesday morning telling them about her tough childhood and why it made her decide to run for U.S. Congress.

Congressional candidate Kyrsten Sinema spent some time with Ahwatukee Foothills voters at the Democrats and Doughnuts meeting at Biscuits Wednesday morning telling them about her tough childhood and why it made her decide to run for U.S. Congress.