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In the great state of Arizona, two critical issues reign supreme in the minds of many voters – election integrity and border security – and Republican congressional candidate Abe Hamadeh is fighting hard to resolve those concerns in District 8.
Hamadeh may be best known so far for his previous candidacy for Arizona state attorney general, where he made up one-third of a “Dream Team” of Republican candidates running for office in State 48 during the 2022 midterm election cycle – a team, at the time, comprised of Republican rising star Kari Lake (now running for U.S. Senate) and Blake Masters (whom Hamadeh handily beat out for the District 8 nomination earlier this year).
The aftermath of Arizona’s 2022 midterms has had impactful aftershocks, and Hamadeh has been relentless in fighting for accountability in Maricopa County, especially since he narrowly lost his race for attorney general by a razor-thin margin of just 280 votes.
“Arizona’s elections are still compromised, and it’s a mess,” he told Write Revolution News.
Hamadeh – a former U.S. Army Reserve captain and intelligence officer and prosecutor in Maricopa County – is a unique candidate. He has a commanding presence on the stage, and when he speaks, he doesn’t mince words.
He announced his run for U.S. Congress on October 17, 2023 – the same day he was sanctioned $17,000 for his ongoing election lawsuit, he explained.
And while Hamadeh will be the first to acknowledge the crestfallen state of U.S. election systems, he also understands why people may feel like their vote doesn’t matter.
“I completely sympathize with their frustrations, but [with] the Democrats and the system, there’s always a margin of cheating that’s involved,” he said.
Hamadeh echoed President Donald Trump’s strategic advice on voting in American elections: make it “too big to rig.”
“I think my primary victory proved that when we were outspent [by] about $10 million against me,” he said, noting that he had spent only around $1 million.
His main primary opponent, former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters, poured millions into his race, but the people made their voices clear, and Hamadeh will be facing Democrat congressional candidate Gregory Whitten on November 5.
For Hamadeh – and likely many Arizonans – his candidacy is an example of relentless pursuit and a can-do attitude.
“I do think my race gave some kind of motivation and inspiration that the good guys still have a shot,” he said.
On addressing the border crisis
Arizona is a border state, and so citizens there are acutely aware of the catastrophic consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policies.
In fact, it’s border security that is at the forefront of most voters’ minds, according to Hamadeh.
“Because we’re in Arizona, we see the effects of it every day,” he said.
He noted that “the border was secure under President Trump” and pointed out the dangers being brought across the open borders now – serious threats like terrorism and cartel activity.
To tackle the border crisis, Hamadeh wants to work with President Donald Trump’s prospective 2025 administration to stop illegal immigration. In his comments to Write Revolution News, he said he would like to designate the drug cartels as a foreign terrorist organization – a reasonable proposal, given the deadly amounts of fentanyl that the cartels, fueled by China, are pouring into American communities.
“We have to go to war with them,” Hamadeh noted, unflinching.
In his race, Hamadeh brings strength to the ticket. His background in the military gives him a special perspective. He’s been overseas in places like Saudi Arabia and dealt firsthand with the threat of terrorism. He’s prosecuted criminals domestically, and he’s been through the political fire since 2022 and refused to cede one inch to the establishment elitists.
Perhaps it is this fighting spirit that earned him a coveted endorsement from President Donald Trump, the leader of the America First movement and the man whom Hamadeh is encouraging everyone to vote for in 2024.
“President Trump took a bullet for all of us, and the least we can do is get out and vote for President Trump,” he said.
On the economy and energy
The economy is another key issue Hamadeh highlighted in District 8. Arizona has “one of the highest inflation rates in the country,” he said, pointing out the astronomical prices of houses while lauding the energy-forward policies America enjoyed under the previous Trump administration.
He vowed to work with Trump upon a prospective win in November “to expand our energy dominance.”
“Under President Trump, America was energy independent and energy dominant,” he said.
Like the president, Hamadeh believes prioritizing domestic energy production will quickly bring prices down. “Once our energy policies are done in a way that grows the economy so significantly, I believe that’s going to bring inflation down a lot quicker,” he said.
On how his military background equips him as an America First fighter
“I’m a happy warrior,” Hamadeh said. “…We can’t be as miserable as the left, we have to be happy and we have to be proud to be put on this earth at this moment for a reason.”
Certainly, Hamadeh has proved his mettle. Between standing firm for election integrity and committing to strong America First policy stances, Hamadeh is not backing down.
When asked if his background as a veteran has specially equipped him to walk through the flames of the political climate of modern America, he agreed.
“Yes, absolutely,” he said. “…My time spent in the military gave me perspective on why I love my country.”
Overseas, it seems that Hamadeh learned a thing or two about adapting, improvising, and overcoming.
“It’s up to every single one of us to fight for the America we love,” he said. “…I know command and control and organizational structure, but also as a congressman, in different parts of the world…you have to be diplomatic, you have to be tough, and you have to show strength.”
In Washington, D.C., politics is a dangerous game, but Hamadeh is ready for the challenge. “I know I can be effective,” he said.
On preparing for November 5
In 2022, many voters were left high and dry when Maricopa County voting machines reportedly glitched. NBC News reported at the time that a state judge “declined” to extend voting hours on Election Day despite reports of problems at polling places.
It was a chaotic period of time, and perhaps it’s part of the reason why American voters broadly don’t trust election systems in the U.S.
In July, Rasmussen Reports found that 62 percent of likely American voters are concerned that cheating will affect the outcome of the 2024 election, with 37 percent “very concerned” about the potential for fraud.
Like it or not, voters are skeptical of election processes. So, when it comes to this year’s election, how will things be different?
“I think we learned a valuable lesson in 2022,” Hamadeh explained. “…When you advertise your plans, it could be compromised and that’s what happened with those machines going down.”
This year, voters can cast their ballots early, by mail, or in-person on Election Day. Hamadeh discouraged an “all-in approach” on Election Day alone. In other words, voters shouldn’t put their ballots all in one basket.
“I learned that the hard way in 2022, and I just know it’s going to be a fight…but President Trump has survived multiple assassination attempts and I think it’s the least we can do to go out and vote,” he said.
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Arizonans can register to vote until October 7 HERE.
Find out more about voter registration and early voting at Swamp the Vote.
Learn more about Abe Hamadeh on his official website.
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