Support for Sheriff Arpaio declines even in some GOP strongholds
While Joe Arpaio’s political dominance carried him to a sixth term as Maricopa County sheriff, his 2012 re-election reveals a geographically divided electorate and dwindling support among Republican-leaning suburbanites.
CONGRESSIONAL RACE NEWS
Immigration activist joins US Rep. Sinema’s staff
An immigration activist who's one of the leaders of the Dream Act movement is joining the staff of U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema as a district outreach director.
U.S. SENATE RACE NEWS
Carmona, Flake campaigns spent combined $228,000 on Spanish-language advertising in Phoenix
Democrat Richard Carmona bought $139,200 worth of ads on Spanish-language television stations against $89,200 by Republican Jeff Flake during their tightly contested U.S. Senate race, according to documents kept by the outlets.
LEGISLATIVE RACE NEWS
- LD9 – A Split House?
- Nail-biter in LD28 leaves Meyer, Reeve waiting for resolution
- Crandell defeats Democrat Chabin in LD6 Senate race
- Republicans win House seats in Dem leaning rural district
- Heavy spending not enough to beat LD6 Republicans in House race
- Bradley unseats Antenori in LD10 Senate race
- Meyer trying to single-shot to victory
- Doug Quelland no match for Kimberly Yee
- Seel hanging on, while Boyer leads in LD20
Republicans search for adjustments as Hispanic growth looms
In Arizona, Republicans are losing the battle over Hispanic voters.
Hispanic voter registration leans Democratic by a wide margin, and polling reinforces their support for Democratic candidates.
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BALLOT MEASURE NEWS
Arizona court says ballot measure complied with rule
The state Supreme Court says parts of a proposal to transform Arizona's primary election system fit together as one proposal and didn't have to be kept off the November ballot.
