NEW CANDIDATE IN CD8 RACE

posted by Andrea Kelly

Anthony Prowell is the new entry into Congressional District 8 race.

He filed paperwork to run as a Democrat, which would pit him against U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords if she decides to run for her seat again.

But Prowell said the party has given him the cold shoulder, and he may change to run as a Green, instead.

He's an elementary special education teacher who says people want Congress to create jobs and protect Social Security and Medicare.