Gosar wins GOP primary in AZ-01 (Updated)

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Paul Gosar is the winner of the crowded GOP primary for U.S. Representative in Arizona's 1st District:

After a large field of eight candidates, Republican Paul Gosar won the nomination with 17,0920 votes, or 33.54 percent. Gosar defeated Bradley Beauchamp, with 15.78 percent or 8,038 votes; Russell “Rusty” Bowers, with 13.25 percent or 6,750 votes; Sydney Hay, with 22.27 percent or 11,349 votes; Joe Jaraczewski, with 1.98 percent or 1,008 votes; Jon Jensen, with 2.17 percent or 1,107 votes; Steve Mehta, with 7.9 percent or 4,023 votes; and Thomas J. Zaleski, with 2.85 percent or 1,454 votes.

Sarah Palin endorsed Dr. Gosar in the race.

- JP