Bill Konopicki

January 10, 2008 - 7:25pm

A look at some rumored CD1 candidates

By Wally Edge
Tags: politics, Rick Renzi, Sydney Hay, Jeff Hatch-Miller, Bill Konopicki, Ken Bennett, Lisa Atkins, Trent Franks, Andy Tobin, Steve Pierce, Bob Stump, Tom O’Halleran

Republican Sydney Hay, who finished a close third to Renzi in a crowded 2002 primary, is the leading Republican right now for the 1st CD which is open with the retirement of Congressman Rick Renzi. With State Rep Bill Konopnicki announcing he won’t run for the seat a shuffle has begun to find another Republican to enter the primary. Former senate President Ken Bennett is a rumored candidate, but to date has yet to say he has interest in the seat. This is a look at some other potential candidates for the seat.

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