The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced that Jonathan Paton has reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top tier of the Committee’s four-level ‘Young Gun’ recruitment program. Founded during the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the ‘Young Guns’ program is a Member-driven effort that is the primary method for recruiting strong candidates for both open-seat and challenger races. Paton is running for Arizona’s First Congressional District.

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In early tabulation Tuesday evening, Jesse Kelly held an 8.7 percent lead over Jonathan Paton in the race for the Republican Party’s nomination in Congressional District 8, which includes much of Northwest Tucson.

Jonathan Paton and Jesse Kelly, the leading two Republicans seeking the party’s nomination in Congressional District 8 next Tuesday, compare themselves with incumbent Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Former State Sen. Jonathan Paton has announced his candidacy for the state's First Congressional District.

Ann Kirkpatrick - The Arizona Republic and the Tucson Daily Star endorsed Jonathan Paton, not Ann Kirkpatrick. The Arizona Republic stated, in its Paton endorsement wrote, “For an hour, Kirkpatrick ridiculed, belittled, cut off and scolded her opponent in a manner that exceeded rudeness. We have seen more complete meltdowns in our board meetings but never one so unexpected . . . What sets them apart is composure. She lost hers during a significant test for endorsement. He did not.”

Jonathan Paton’s military service, combat experience in Iraq and support for the troops and veterans has earned him the support of Move America Forward, one of the nation’s largest grassroots, pro-troops organizations.

Gover. Jan Brewer has endorsed Jonathan Paton for Congress in District 1.

Marana Mayor Ed Honea endorsed Jonathan Paton for Arizona’s Congressional District 1.

It appears Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick will become the representative for one of the largest congressional districts in the nation, defeating Republican Jonathan Paton in the race for Arizona’s District 1.

There are two congressional races still up in the air in Southern Arizona, as no winner as been announced in Congressional District 1 and Congressional District 2.

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Mayors from all across Arizona says Paton will best represent Arizona’s First District

Congressional District 1 Republican candidate Jonathan Paton continues to be a favorite in the primary race where he is running against Patrick Gatti and Doug Wade.

When the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission created Congressional District 1 last year, many couldn’t believe the size. CD1, which was created because of the state’s increase in population, is by far one of the largest congressional districts in the nation, and there are two candidates wanting to run it.

While Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick reported raising $357,000 in a recent financial report, Republican opponent Jonathan Pation reported $343,000 on had at the end of the second quarter.

Every election season brings complaints about "negative campaigns."

Three Republican candidates are competing for the chance to run against Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in new Congressional District 1, and they were campaigning in SaddleBrooke last week.

There's one less candidate in the Republican primary race for CD-8.

Four candidates running for Congress took the solemn pledge Thursday, when the Northwest Republicans hosted a debate among hopefuls in Congressional District 8.

While it's clear that Republican Jeff Flake will move on to face Democrat Richard Carmona, the race for Pima County Board of Supervisor, District 1 is still close with Republican Ally Miller currently leading her primary opponents.

Republicans hoping to unseat Gabrielle Giffords this fall took to the stage at Ironwood Ridge High School last Thursday night.