Although I voted against the initial resolution approving the war in Iraq, I have consistently voted to support our troops with much-needed armor and supplies.

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In 1991 Pastor entered a special election to succeed 28-year incumbent Democrat Mo Udall in the 2nd District which then comprised the southwestern part of Arizona including parts of Phoenix and half of Tucson. The newly created district is heavily Democratic and majority-Latino like Pastor's old district; Democrats have a nearly 2-to-1 advantage in registration. A member of the Democratic Party he has represented Arizona's 7th congressional district since 2013.

A member of the Democratic Party he has represented Arizona's 7th congressional district since 2013. He previously represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 2003. Edward Lopez "Ed" Pastor (born June 28 1943) has been a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona since 1991.