KNAU and Arizona News

Flagstaff, AZ – Cottonwood businessman Joe Jaraczewski says he's a political outsider, not a career politician.

Flagstaff, AZ – This is lobbyist's Sydney Hay's third time running for the Congressional District One seat. The Munds Park republican served as president of the Arizona Mining Association.

Flagstaff, AZ – Paul Gosar has been a Flagstaff dentist for 25 years. He has raised the most money and collected the most endorsements including one from Sarah Palin and another from Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Flagstaff, AZ – Rusty Bowers was a state lawmaker for nine years. He's also a father of seven and a sculptor from Superior. He's endorsed by state senator Russell Pearce, the author of SB1070.

By Laurel Morales

Flagstaff, AZ – What do a dentist, a lawyer and an artist have in common? They all want to be the next congressman in Arizona's first district. There are a total of eight Republican contenders running in the primary Tuesday. They share a lot of the same conservative ideals but as Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports a couple stand out as front runners.

All of the CD-1 challengers say the country's in trouble and they can do something about it.