Michael Muscato, Democratic candidate in AZ CD8, got into the race because the incumbent, Rep Debbie Lesko (R), was responding to district issues solely out of the Republican Party playbook -- with little regard to the everyday issues of her constituents. 

By contrast, Muscato, raised in the district and a local businessman, has outlined specific positions with real impact on the middle-class district residents, such as immigration, healthcare, education, the environment and gun violence. Go to muscato4congress.com to learn more. 

Another reason for the interest in this race is whether Donald Trump will be a help or hindrance to Lesko in this race. With Democratic gains in recent AZ congressional elections and polls indicating Arizona turning blue this fall, an early indicator will be how CD8 voters respond to Muscato's energy and empathy with their real issues.

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