Legislative District 8
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
An introduction to the district, along with an interactive district map with candidates plotted. More...
DEMOGRAPHICS
A complete breakdown of the district population by race/ethnicity, age, education, party affiliation, etc. More...
VOTING HISTORY
A comprehensive analysis of the district’s voting patterns in primary and general elections, as well as key ballot measure votes. More...
LD8 NEWS
- McGuire poised to return to the Legislature
- Republican Senate candidates hold financial advantage
- Republicans in LD8 hoping to hang on despite Democratic dominance
- Bustamante failed to disclose paying family for campaign work
- Senate candidates in moderate LD8 emphasize stark differences in Florence debate
- Ortiz says he has been open with voters about his arrest record
- 2012 Arizona Statewide & Legislative Candidate List
Republicans win House seats in Dem leaning rural district
By a slim margin, Republicans won two House seats of the Democrat leaning Legislative District 8, where there was an infusion of cash from independent expenditure groups to reclaim the district.
- McGuire poised to return to the Legislature
LD8 SENATE CANDIDATES
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McGuire, Barbara
Democrat
Kearny, AZ 85137
www.mcguire2012.com
Campaign finance: public -
Dill, Dean
Libertarian
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
www.deandill4az.com
Campaign finance: private -
Ortiz, Joe
Republican
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
www.joeortiz4senate.com
Campaign finance: public
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LD8 HOUSE CANDIDATES
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Bustamante, Ernest
Democrat
Mammoth, AZ 85618
Campaign finance: public -
Verdugo, Emily
Democrat
Coolidge, AZ 85128
www.emilyverdugo.com
@EmilyVerdugo
Campaign finance: public -
Pratt, Frank
Republican
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
www.pratt4az.com
@frankpratt
Campaign finance: public -
Shope, T.J.
Republican
Coolidge, AZ 85128
www.tjshope2012.com
@TJShopeforAZ
Campaign finance: private
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OTHER ELECTION 2012 NEWS
- Advocacy groups’ poll indicates most voters oppose early ballot bill
- Horne vs. Montgomery — the fight over the fight
- Ballot access getting easier for candidates, harder for initiatives
- Despite changes to election reform bills, Democrats, Hispanics still opposed
- Arizona ranks low in election performance
- Democrats, Republicans find good news in Corporation Commission races
- Immigration activist joins US Rep. Sinema’s staff
- Arizona court says ballot measure complied with rule
- Legislative candidates find success switching from ‘clean’ to traditional
- Support for Sheriff Arpaio declines even in some GOP strongholds
- Bennett to testify before Congress on voting rights
- Vandalism, intimidation and cyber threats plagued Maricopa Elections Department during vote counting
- Finance reports hint at high profile ballot prop losses
- Court: Prop 204 clerical error didn’t confuse voters
Arizona regulator won’t seek re-election
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Brenda Burns says she has no plans to run for a second term.
- Advocacy groups’ poll indicates most voters oppose early ballot bill
