Ron Barber, Former Gabrielle Giffords Aide, Wins Seat in Congress After Close Race
Jonathan Gibby/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Democrat Ron Barber, former aide to Gabrielle Giffords, was declared the winner today of a tight congressional race in Southern Arizona.Saturday morning, Barber’s opponent, Republican Martha McSally, calle…
Giffords’ Successor Holds First ‘Congress on Your Corner’
Jonathan Gibby/Getty Images(TUSCON, Ariz.) — Just days after being sworn in as Gabrielle Giffords’ successor, Rep. Ron Barber (D-Ariz.), is carrying on his old boss’ tradition by holding his first “Congress on Your Corner” even…
Former Giffords Aide Ron Barber Wins Arizona Special Election
Alex Wong/Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Ron Barber, the former district director for Gabrielle Giffords, has won the special election for his old bosses’ seat.For Barber, 66, victory is bittersweet. The top aide to Giffords was also injured in t…
What to Draw from Gabby Giffords Special Election
Mike Coppola/Getty Images(TUCSON, Ariz.) — Voters in southeastern Arizona are at the polls Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Gabby Giffords’ retirement. The Democratic nominee, Ron Barber, has a very personal connection to Giff…
Arizona Holds Special Election to Fill Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Seat
Alex Wong/Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Arizonans in the state’s 8th Congressional District will cast their votes Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ retirement. The race between former…
Gabby Giffords Pushes for Barber Campaign in Arizona
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords spent the weekend campaigning for her ex-aide, Ron Barber, as he attempts to inherit the vacant seat left by his old boss in the House of Representatives.On Tuesday voters in A…
AZ Special Election: Former Marine Wins GOP Primary for Giffords’ House Seat
Alex Wong/Getty Images(TUCSON, Ariz.) — Former marine Jesse Kelly has won the Republican primary in the special election to fill the Arizona House seat once held by Gabby Giffords.Kelly will face Ron Barber, a former district director for Giffords, in…
Report: Giffords’ Aide Considers Run for Her Seat
Jonathan Gibby/Getty Images(TUCSON, Ariz.) — One of former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ staffers is considering making a run for her seat, the Tucson Sentinel reports, citing a source.Ron Barber, 66, ran Gabrielle Giffords’ office in Tucson and w…