A Trump-backed candidate has an early lead in a crowded primary featuring a familiar cast of characters for a deep-red Arizona House seat.

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An internal poll, first shared with POLITICO, showed Republican Abe Hamadeh, an unsuccessful 2022 candidate for Arizona attorney general, with a double-digit lead over his closest primary opponent in the race to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko in Arizona's 8th District...