Ann Kirkpatrick

Former state Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick declared victory in her bid for the 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday night, as returns showed her with a substantial lead over Republican opponent Sydney Hay.

"In true Arizona spirit, we've come together regardless of party with a commitment to changing the way that Washington works," Kirkpatrick said in her victory speech, according to her campaign. "As your Representative, I will be your independent voice in the halls of Congress and I will fight for working families."

With 80 percent of the vote counted, Kirkpatrick was leading Hay by 54 to 42 percent, with under 4 percent for independent candidate Brent Maupin.

Here are the Election Night happenings for congressional candidates and Sen. John McCain. 

This post will be updated as events are announced.

JOHN MCCAIN:

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

2400 E. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016

This is a ticketed event. No one without a ticket will be admitted.

The National Rifle Association is giving the cash-strapped campaign of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Hay some help in the 1st Congressional District, according to an NRA spokeswoman.

"We've done billboards and sent out mailers to our members," said Ashley Varner, speaking on behalf of the NRA. "We've also done some radio."

Varner said she believed the radio spots and mailers went out across the sprawling 1st district, but didn't know how many billboards had been put up as well.

The campaign of 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate Ann Kirkpatrick announced she has gained the endorsements of Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, San Carlos Apache Chairman Wendsler Nosie, and White Mountain Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe.

"As President of the Navajo Nation, I am very proud to endorse our former representative in the state legislature, Ann Kirkpatrick, for Congress," said Shirley in a statement released by the campaign. "Ann has always remained committed to the issues important to native communities and will be a strong voice for change in Washington. I look forward to working closely with her in Congress to bring back the resources to address our critical health, education, and infrastructure needs."

Gov. Janet Napolitano is continuing her push for Democratic candidates statewide, with a swing through Casa Grande Wednesday to campaign for 1st Congressional District candidate Ann Kirkpatrick, as well as candidates for state House and Senate seats.

Kirkpatrick, who faces Republican Sydney Hay for the open 1st district seat, will join Napolitano as well as Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts, Florence Mayor Vicki Kilvinger, and Kearny Mayor Deborah Sommers at the Casa Grande Historical Society at 3:30 p.m.

From there the governor and Kirkpatrick head to BeDillon's restaurant, also in Casa Grande, for an event with state Rep. Barbara McGuire, state Sen. Rebecca Rios and state House candidate Ernie Bustamante. 

Many of the congressional campaigns have set up their own youtube channels so you can view their commercials and other videos. Below is a list of all the Arizona candidates I could find.

Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-1)
Sydney Hay (AZ-1)
Bob Lord (AZ-3)
John Shadegg (AZ-3)
Ed Pastor (AZ-4)
Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8)
Tim Bee (AZ-8)

The general election race in the 1st Congressional District is already getting rancorous, mere hours after the contestants were finalized.

Wednesday, Ann Kirkpatrick, the Democratic nominee in the 1st district, said she anticipated a "tough" and "heated" fight between she and GOP nominee Sydney Hay.

"We're not taking anything for granted," Kirkpatrick told PolitickerAZ.com.She also said that her campaign was not going to quail in the face of harsh criticism already coming from the Hay camp. Tuesday night, as it became clear that Hay, a mining industry lobbyist, would defeat her closest GOP rival in the primary, Sandra Livingstone, Hay sent out her inaugural statement as her party's congressional nominee, slamming Kirkpatrick, who easily won the Democratic primary earlier in the evening.

The general election race in the 1st Congressional District is already getting rancorous, mere hours after the contestants were finalized.Wednesday, Ann Kirkpatrick, the Democratic nominee in the 1st district, said she anticipated a "tough" and "heated" fight between she and GOP nominee Sydney Hay."We're not taking anything for granted," Kirkpatrick told PolitickerAZ.com.She also said that her campaign was not going to quail in the face of harsh criticism already coming from the Hay camp. Tuesday night, as it became clear that Hay, a mining industry lobbyist, would defeat her closest GOP rival in the primary, Sandra Livingstone, Hay sent out her inaugural statement as her party's congressional nominee, slamming Kirkpatrick, who easily won the Democratic primary earlier in the evening.

Former state representative Ann Kirkpatrick is the winner in the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary.

With around 70 percent of votes counted, Kirkpatrick has 49.8 percent of the vote, making it statistically impossible for any of her rivals to catch up.

Kirkpatrick has been the favorite in the race from the start, earning a spot in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Red to Blue program - a rare feat for a primary candidate. Kirkpatrick also gained the backing of the Arizona Democratic Party and a host of Democratic elected officials.

Former television personality Mary Kim Titla put up a strong showing - she now has over 31 percent of the vote. Attorney Howard Shanker's share stands at more than 13 percent, while dark horse Jeffrey Brown has gained around 6 percent.

Mary Kim Titla has raised over $100,000 from Native American tribes in Arizona and nationwide, according to a statement put out by the campaign Thursday.

"From coast to coast tribes such as Soboba Band of Mission Indians in California and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina as well as her own tribe, the San Carlos Apache Nation are among those who have enthusiastically endorsed Mary Kim Titla for Congress," said the release, which announced that Native sources have so far contributed $101,000 to her campaign.