Sheriff Mark Lamb, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary Tuesday in Arizona's fifth congressional district, positioning him to succeed outgoing Rep. Andy Biggs. The district has consistently favored Republicans, with Biggs securing 60.4% of the vote in the 2024 election.
Lamb has characterized his campaign as a defense of the nation's cultural foundation, emphasizing principles of "God, family freedom." In a campaign video, he stated, "That’s why I’m running for Congress. We gotta make sure our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren have the same freedoms that we have."
He has echoed many of Biggs' priorities, particularly regarding border security. Lamb has criticized the Biden administration, stating in a campaign video that "hundreds of thousands of people — the majority of these men were military-age men from all over the world. Many of them didn’t love America." He added, "We stood by as our government not only allowed them to come in but rolled out the red carpet for people that broke our law."
The congressional seat became available when Biggs announced his candidacy for governor. Biggs, a strong supporter of Trump during his time in office, advocated for conservative stances on federal spending and border enforcement.
Lamb's campaign faced scrutiny earlier this year following an Arizona investigation that reportedly found he had sent sexual images to individuals outside of his marriage. His wife, Janel Lamb, has dismissed these accusations as a political tactic, stating on Facebook that "Politics can be dark and ugly, but if you know us, you know that’s not how we roll. The only way to dispel darkness is not with more darkness, only light. After all we’ve been through, a massive smear campaign is certainly not going to stop us from doing what we know is right."
Having secured the primary victory, Lamb will proceed to the general election on November 3.