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National Polls and Ratings Systems Shift Race Toward Indigenous Sheepherder Jonathan Nez

National polls and ratings systems show AZ-02 shifting sizably in former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez’s favor in final days of campaign

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NEW RATING: Cook Political Report Shifts AZ-02 Toward Jonathan Nez

In a landmark shift, the independent, non-partisan analysis group moves a Trump +15 district to a more competitive race

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“David vs Goliath”: Poll Shows Jonathan Nez Leading Congressman Eli Crane in Trump +15 District

Nez leads Crane 50-48 as GOP super PACs rush to save Crane from his day of reckoning

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Rep. Crane’s Campaign is Bankrolled by Water-Guzzling Data Center Elites He Votes to Benefit

Crane took tens of thousands of dollars from data center interests while backing water-consuming big tech as Arizona’s water supplies dwindle

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GOP Super PACs Pour Over $3 Million into AZ-02 as Jonathan Nez Draws Over 75,000 Grassroots Donors

As Nez discusses lowering costs and protecting Arizona’s water on national news, Crane travels with an unpopular president outside his district

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Mistake by Trump PAC Mocked by Media Draws More Attention To Nez's Bipartisanship, Surging Campaign

As super PACs flood with millions to save Eli Crane, a national attack ad draws headlines for repeatedly mistaking former Navajo President Jonathan Nez for his Republican V.P.

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Jonathan Nez Issues a Statement in Response to Attack Misidentifying Him

No Going Back PAC spending more than $600k in new ad that misidentifies Nez for another Navajo leader

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Nez Slams Crane’s Harmful Policies as Jobs Report Shows Arizona Workers Getting Squeezed

Nez’s Warrior Up Agenda would reverse Crane-backed policies that have raised costs and hurt workers

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Nez Helps Cut Ribbon for New Hospital Serving Rural Arizona

Nez celebrates opening of rural healthcare clinic continuing his unwavering commitment to rural communities

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Nez Fights for AZ Families as Data Center Debate Exposes Rep. Crane’s Allegiance to Billionaires

As Jonathan Nez stands up for working families and Arizona’s water, Congressman Crane continues to back tax breaks for billionaires and data centers

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ICYMI: Congressman Eli Crane Covers Up the Epstein Files After Epstein Enablers Flood Him with Cash

Congressman Crane continues to fight for powerful elites instead of his own constituents

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“Trying to fool his constituents”: Congressman Crane Takes Credit for Something He Voted Against

Congressman Crane takes credit for water leadership after he votes against water rights

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Nez Pledges to Introduce Legislation to Claw Back OBBBA Tax Breaks for Data Centers

Nez is a Warrior for Arizona Water and Will Introduce Legislation to Claw Back Congressman Crane’s Harmful OBBBA Tax Breaks for Data Centers

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Rep. Crane Takes Money from Mega Donor as his Campaign Continues to be Bankrolled by DC Elite PACs

As proven overperformer Jonathan Nez closes the gap, Congressman Crane once again turns to deep-pocketed donors

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Congressman Eli Crane Just Voted to Continue the War Driving Up Costs … Again

Crane Votes Yet Again to Continue Iran War, As Diesel Fuel Hits Record High Prices, Nez Calls Upon Crane to do the Right Thing and End his Reckless War that’s Costing American Families

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Nez Highlights Plan for Rural Arizona, Crane Once Again Doesn’t Show Up to Answer Tough Q’s

Jonathan Nez outlined his “Warrior Up” agenda to lower costs, secure our water, invest in rural Arizona, and hold billionaires and elite accountable

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Hypocrisy: Rep. Crane Once Opposed Deadly, Costly "Forever Wars." His Website Update Says Otherwise

Eli Crane Once Criticized “Forever Wars.” Now He’s Scrubbing those Promises from his Website. His Record shows a Congressman who Talks Tough on War, Abandons his Principles, and Leaves Arizona Taxpayers to Foot the Bill

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Jonathan Nez Reaffirms Commitment to Arizona Workers, Labor Unions Ahead of Labor Day

Nez highlights his labor endorsements and promises to fight inflation, expand workforce training, and strengthen opportunities for working families

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ICYMI: Poll Shows Dem. Jonathan Nez Tied with Rep. Eli Crane in District Trump Won by Double Digits

Polls show Jonathan Nez is neck and neck with the incumbent Republican Eli Crane in a district Trump won by 15 points

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As Lake Mead Reaches Lowest Level Ever, Jonathan Nez Rips Rep. Crane, Trump Admin. Over Inaction

With Lake Mead at just 26% capacity, Nez says Congressman Crane and the Trump administration have failed to deliver the leadership and investment Arizona needs

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As Arizona Water Crisis Deepens, Rep. Crane Stands with Washington Bureaucrats Making it Worse

Republicans and Democrats alike have condemned Washington’s assault on Arizona's water rights, Rep. Crane welcomed the bureaucrats responsible for Arizona’s water betrayal

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Jonathan Nez: Arizona’s Water isn’t just a Worry, it’s a Crisis. Eli Crane Has Failed Us.

As President of Navajo Nation, Nez worked with Trump to Deliver Water to Rural Arizona. He’s Running to Take that Fight to Congress

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The Cost of Crane: He Rubber-Stamps Tariffs that are Crippling Arizona Families, Small Businesses

As the Trump administration escalates its trade war with Canada, Congressman Crane lets working Arizonans shoulder the cost

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Jonathan Nez Slams Crane on Endless War, OBBBA Vote after Federal Debt Surpasses 40 Trillion

As the nation’s debt skyrockets, Crane’s votes continue to add trillions to national debt

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All Fat, No Cattle: Eli Crane Silent as Trump Buys Foreign Beef and Ignores Our Ranchers

As Arizona ranchers struggle with high costs, Eli Crane rubber-stamps a president who buys foreign beef instead of supporting farms in America

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Jonathan Nez Defends Head Start Amid Proposed Cuts

The Trump administration’s plans to overhaul the crucial educational program are reckless

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Eli Crane Votes Against Making Housing More Affordable for Arizonans

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Former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg Endorses Jonathan Nez

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Jonathan Nez to Host Rural Healthcare Roundtable in Winslow, AZ

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Jonathan Nez to Host Flagstaff Small Business Round Table and Tour

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The True Costs of Rep. Eli ‘High Costs’ Crane and Republican Policies on Rural Arizonans

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Jonathan Nez Responds to President Trump’s Statements Regarding Pope Leo XIV

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Jonathan Nez Blasts Eli Crane For Voting Against Bipartisan Bills to Lower Housing Costs

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Congressman Eli “High Costs” Crane Refuses To Hold Arizona Townhalls

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Congressman Eli Crane’s Response to Arizonans Seeking Answers: “I Hope it Works Out”

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Congressman Eli Crane Applauds the State of High Costs

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Jonathan Nez Named to “Red To Blue” Program

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Congressman Eli Crane Votes to Let Tariffs Raise Costs on Arizona Families

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Congressman Eli “Higher Costs” Crane Votes To Increase Arizonans’ Healthcare Costs

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Congressman Eli Crane Again Fails to Deliver for Rural Arizonans