Abraham "abe" Hamadeh

Abraham "abe" Hamadeh is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 8 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 8, Arizona.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in AZ

Also running: Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Raymond "ray" Keeler, Jessie Martines.

Abraham "Abe" Hamadeh is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, having served since January 3, 2025. Born in Chicago in 1991, the 35-year-old earned degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona College of Law. His background includes service as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and work as a prosecutor in Maricopa County. A Republican, Hamadeh is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary for his district. In Congress, he has sponsored legislation supporting veterans, such as the "Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act," and a resolution condemning an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump. He serves on committees including Judiciary, Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services.