Originally posted on AZCentral.com: Religion could be an important factor in the race for U.S. House in the East Valley, if voters' questions at a candidate forum this week are any indication. The 5th District, where four Republicans are competing to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., is deeply religious and conservative. It includes parts of Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek. According to two polls of likely GOP primary voters: 53 percent attend religious services at least once a week. 65 percent are Catholic, Protestant or evangelical Christian. 20 … [Read more...]