The Primary date for CD-8 has been set for April 17th, and the General is going to be on June 12th. Republican Jesse Kelly put his hat in the ring. If you remember, Kelly narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010: 47.2% to Gabby's 48.7% Link
Because I live in between the 7th and 8th district, (no joke, it depends on where I am standing in my apartment and I can either be 7th or 8th ;p) I really want the House to go back into the Democratic power so it is instrumental to keep AZ-8 blue.
Well, I may have found the next Democratic Congressman for her seat. More below the orange glazed croissant...
Introducing Matt Heinz! An openly gay, two term state rep, medical doctor at Tucson Medical Center. The first to formally announce his bid for the seat, Matt is considered a moderate due to his extensive bipartisanship in the AZ legislature concerning health care, voter registration, and tax credits.
A Short Bio:
Matt graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI and moved to Tucson after accepting a position in the University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program. Attracted by the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Tucson’s home-town atmosphere, and most of all, by the friendly and welcoming people, he settled in the area immediately. Matt currently practices at Tucson Medical Center as a hospital physician, treating patients with serious illnesses requiring hospitalization.
Matt was intimately involved with every aspect of patient care during his time as a resident physician at University Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, and the Southern Arizona VA. He worked with patients in the emergency department, made daily rounds, and helped implement post-hospitalization care plans. As a resident, he functioned as a clinician as well as a coordinator for medical treatment. In these roles, he experienced firsthand the complexities of multiple health care systems—including a private community hospital, a large research institution, and government-administered medical care. At TMC, he applies his multidisciplinary training as he cares for patients who are seriously ill and require close monitoring in the hospital for their treatment.
Here he is speaking about Health Care Reform:
Video of him speaking at Rainbow Keshet awards. If you don't fall in love after this video you're crazy:
Here are some links to find out more about Rep. Heinz. Hopefully we will be seeing more support for him on Daily Kos!
AZ State Legislature Page
Photo of him. Il est très beau!
Wiki
Facebook Page
Daily Wildcat Story