Senator John McCain after losing the 2008 Presidential election decides to retire rather than face a conservative challenger.
Gov. Jan Brewer secures the GOP nomination.
The Democrats have a competitive primary between former Tuscon Mayor Tom Volgy, Congressman Harry Mitchell, Congressman Raul Grijalva, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
In the Gubernatorial race to replace Brewer, The GOP primary consists of Ben Quayle and Chris Simcox
The Democratic Primary consists of St. Sen Paula Aboud, St. Rep. Albert Hale, Attorney General Terry Goddard and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon.
Who wins each race?
Senate:
(R) Gov. Jan Brewer def. (D) Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (52% to 48%)
Governor:
(R) Rep. Ben Quayle def. (D) Atty. Gen. Terry Goddard (54% to 46%)
