Out Candidate Matt Heinz Wins Democratic Primary In US House Race

Out candidate Matt Heinz on Tuesday won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 2^nd Congressional District.

Heinz will face incumbent Republican Martha McSally in the general election.

“Martha McSally has voted multiple times against funding Planned Parenthood, or has voted multiple times against equal pay for women or voted against protecting LGBT people in the workplace,” Heinz told supporters in his victory speech. “Those are not the values that are consistent with Southern Arizona.”

Heinz, a doctor and a former state legislator, was appointed by President Barack Obama to help with the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). His duties included reaching out to LGBT organizations around the country. He left the post last year.

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which backs openly LGBT candidates, has endorsed Heinz's campaign.

(Related: Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu wins GOP primary in US House race.)