In January 2012 , incumbent Democrat U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords decided to resign because of her critical condition from her 2011 Tucson shooting . There will be a special election in June , with the primary being held in April . Antenori has announced he will run for the 8th congressional district . Jesse Kelly won the Republican primary with 36 % of the vote . Antenori ranked third with 22 %
2011 Tucson shooting
2011 Tucson shooting
Frank Antenori