Yassamin Ansari Secures Democratic Nomination in Tight Arizona Congressional Race

Yassamin Ansari won the Democratic nomination for an Arizona congressional district by just 39 votes after a recount. Ansari will face Republican Jeff Zink in November. The race is critical as Arizona is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming general election, with high voter turnout anticipated.

Yassamin Ansari, a former Phoenix City Council member, clinched the Democratic nomination for an open congressional district in Arizona, narrowly defeating her opponent by 39 votes. The tight race led to a recount, underscoring the high stakes as November's general election looms.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Ryan-Touhill announced the results on Tuesday in a downtown Phoenix courtroom, declaring Ansari the winner over former state lawmaker Raquel Terán. After the results were made public, Ansari thanked her supporters on social media.

Terán conceded the race in a post on X, acknowledging the narrow margin and emphasizing the importance of every vote. Ansari will contest against Republican Jeff Zink in November's general election. Zink previously lost to Democrat Ruben Gallego in 2022 and has been a controversial figure with connections to the January 6 Capitol event.

(With inputs from agencies.)