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May 8, 2008 - 9:23am

Mitchell sees tough road to re-election

By Evan Brown
Category: HouseTags: Harry Mitchell, Gabrielle Giffords, CD8, CD5

Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-5) made an honest judgment to the Green Valley News about the intensity of the re-election bid he faces this year.

"I will have to say that it's going to be very difficult. I know it’s going to be hard, it’s going to take a lot of work,” he told GVN in an interview. He's still optimistic about his chances, though. "But I'm going to win," he added.

Read the full article.

Currently there are six Republicans engaged in a primary fight to square off against Mitchell in the November 4 general election. They meet tonight at a candidate forum in Scottsdale - the first time since Susan Bitter Smith declared her candidacy, though she will not be participating.

For her part, Gabrielle Giffords (D-8) is facing a similar challenge in a different landscape. Her opponent is already set: State Senate President Tim Bee (R-Tucson).

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