The Latest: Montenegro joins Stump in seeking Franks seat
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on a special election to replace Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (all times local):
10:40 a.m.
State Sen. Steve Montenegro says he's joining the race to replace Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Montenegro worked as Franks' district director and said Monday he had told Franks he would run to replace him in the upcoming special election. He had been seeking the Republican nomination for secretary of state.
Montenegro campaign consultant Constantin Querard says he will resign his Senate seat.
Former Corporation Commissioner Bob Stump also announced his run for the Republican nomination in Franks' 8th Congressional District Monday.