Incumbent Republican Trent Franks , who had considered running for the U.S. Senate , instead ran successfully for re-election .
With the new map , most of the Maricopa County portion of the old 2nd district was renumbered as the 8th district and made more favorable to Republicans .
Incumbent Republicans Trent Franks , who had considered running for the U.S. Senate , instead ran successfully for re-election .
With the new map , most of the Maricopa County portion of the old 2nd district was renumbered as the 8th district and made more favorable to Republicans .