Hamadeh Wins Reelection to U.S. House
Republican Abraham Hamadeh retains Arizona's 8th Congressional District seat as midterm results continue to be tallied nationwide.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Abraham Hamadeh won reelection to the U.S. House from Arizona's 8th Congressional District, the Associated Press reported. Votes are still being counted in several contests across the country.
Why it matters
The result comes as Republicans suffered a midterm defeat nationwide, shaping the party's House position in Arizona. Dozens of House races remain uncalled, so the final balance of power is not yet settled.
The Associated Press has called Arizona's 8th Congressional District for Hamadeh, while dozens of House races nationally remain uncalled. Narrow contests in Alaska and Mississippi still have votes outstanding.
The players
Abraham Hamadeh
Abraham Hamadeh is a Republican who won reelection to the U.S. House from Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who is waging a war against Iran that is eight months old.
The details
Hamadeh's reelection in the 8th District was reported as votes continued to be counted in several contests. Marsha Blackburn also won the Tennessee governor's race, while Pete Hegseth is not currently being considered for Blackburn's Senate seat.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Hamadeh's reelection result reported as midterm votes are tallied.
Season Trajectory
Hamadeh's reelection is one of many House outcomes in the 2026 midterms, which saw Republicans suffer a nationwide defeat. The final House and Senate composition will depend on the dozens of races still awaiting calls.
Arizona's 8th District voters now have a confirmed House representative for the next term. Residents should watch for final calls in remaining contests, since the national House balance is not yet settled.
The takeaway
Election results often take days to finalize, and early race calls can change as remaining votes are counted. Readers should check official certified results before drawing firm conclusions about final outcomes.
Further reading
For broader context on the races still being decided, see Elections coverage across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTOP.
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