Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin wins the GOP nomination for Arizona secretary of state and is projected to face incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in November’s general election, according to NBC News projection and Decision Desk HQ cited by The Hill. Kolodin defeats other Republican contenders in the primary, with NBC and The Times describing him as an “election denier” and The Hill identifying the second-place finisher as former state GOP chair Gina Swoboda. The New York Times reports that Kolodin defeats a more moderate Republican in the primary. Multiple outlets characterize Kolodin’s public profile as centered on efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. The Hill adds that Kolodin is an election attorney and notes that the State Bar has taken action involving his conduct related to contesting the 2020 results. The November matchup is framed as a contest for control of Arizona’s top elections office between Kolodin and Fontes, with the primary outcome determining the Republican nominee.