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Following the resignation of incumbent Democrat U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Heinz announced his candidacy for the special election for the seat. He later withdrew from the race before the election. [14] [15]

2016

Heinz announced in 2015 that he would run for the 2016 Democratic nomination in Arizona's 2nd congressional district. [16]

In August 2016, Heinz won the primary with 53.2 percent of the vote, defeating Victoria Steele. [17] In the general election, he faced Republican incumbent Martha McSally. McSally was re-elected with 57% of the vote. [18]

2018

Heinz announced in 2017 that he would again run for the 2018 Democratic nomination in Arizona's 2nd congressional district. [19]

In August 2018, Heinz lost the 7-way primary [20] with 29.6 percent of the vote to Ann Kirkpatrick who received 41.9 percent. [21]

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