| Abstract: |
In an environment in which congressional elections are typically noncompetitive and election outcomes are known before election season begins, a competitive race draws national attention. Such was the 2004 Arizona First Congressional District election. There was so much promise for an exciting race, and so much national attention focused on the district in the pre-election season. Once election season was underway, however, the First District election moved from the "competitive election" column to the "safe incumbent seat" column. |
