• US Rep. David Schweikert mulls running for GOP nomination for governor • Congressman’s chances, motive are questioned • Crowded Democratic field lines up in CD1 to challenge Schweikert

Arizona Congressman David Schweikert is considering entering the state’s gubernatorial race. If the decision is made official, he would join a crowded GOP lineup and vacate a congressional seat in one of the nation’s most competitive districts.

Schweikert’s political consultant Chris Baker told Punchbowl News, a nonpartisan outlet that covers Congress, that Schweikert is mulling his chances in the race and will make a decision by the end of the month.

A declaration to run would shake up a primary now headed by two frontrunners, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson, and add a new element to

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