Top Republicans Rally in Sierra Vista for Annual Lincoln Dinner

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (SVL) — The Cochise County Republican Committee hosted its annual Lincoln Dinner on Saturday, bringing in leading GOP figures from across the state to Sierra Vista for an evening focused on party priorities, upcoming elections, and their vision for the future of Arizona.

The event featured a lineup of Republican leaders and candidates, headlined by gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs. Arizona Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro, Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda, and U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani also attended the event at Columbian Hall with supporters and local representatives.

The dinner served as a platform for officials to share priorities ahead of the 2026 election cycle, while also addressing the upcoming special election to fill the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s seat in Congressional District 7. GOP congressional candidates Jorge Rivas and Daniel Butierez were among the guests and used the event as an opportunity to meet with voters and discuss their campaign platforms. The special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with the general election set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Jorge Rivas, Republican Candidate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District

Daniel Butierez, Republican Candidate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District

Also in attendance were State Senator David Gowan, State Representative Gail Griffin, and, from Cochise County, Recorder Billy Cloud and District 3 Supervisor Frank Antenori.

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