Republican congressman from Arizona to switch districts

Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) confirmed Saturday he wil move from Flagstaff to Prescott to stand for re-election in Arizona's new fourth Congressional District, according to a report from Prescottenews.com.

By moving Gosar avoids a tough rematch with former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D), who he defeated in 2010. According to the Arizona Capitol Times the new fourth district is overwhelmingly Republican.

However, Gosar will likely face a tough three-way primary battle against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and state Sen. Ron Gould, who is expected to enter the race next week.

A dentist based in Flagstaff, Gosar is reportedly neck-and-neck with Kirkpatrick in fundraising; his move has been rumored since the new congressional district lines were approved in October. The Democratic Party is also reportedly eying the first district as a target in this fall's election.

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