ELECTION 2026

Ansari leads in re-election bid in CD3

Democratic Congressswoman Yassamin Ansari leads in the race for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District.

Submitted by Gerri Hernandez

Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has a big lead as the first round of votes for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District were released on Tuesday night.

Ansari led No Labels Party challenger Alan Aversa and Green Party candidate David Redkey.

Ansari garnered 74,145 votes for 87.1% of the vote with 26% of the precincts reporting. Aversa had 5.070 votes for 6% while Redkey had 4,112 votes for 4.8%.

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