Democrats fight to hold a competitive Mesa seat in bid to flip the legislature

Source Scout · Arizona Mirror reports: Democrats Austin and Martinez clashed with Republican Bettencourt over corporate landlords and the state’s $1B voucher program Rep. Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez, both Democrats, and Republican Brad Bettencourt participate in the Clean Elections debate for Legislative District 9 on Oct. The debate was moderated by journalist TJ L’Heureux of the Arizona Agenda. (Screenshot via Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission/YouTube) Democrats are hoping to hold onto a Mesa legislative district in their bid to capture the state legislature, fending off a challenge from a Republican with ties to Kari Lake.

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