Voters will consider up to 10 ballot measures in November, including the constitutional protection for hunting and fishing, elimination of affirmative action and decriminalization of medical marijuana.
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Williams faces Clean Elections complaint from Kotterman supporter
Democrat Jason Williams is facing a complaint alleging that his campaign for state schools chief has committed a number of Clean Elections violations.
Read More »Big money flowing for many privately funded candidates
Traditionally funded candidates may not all have the financial wherewithal of businessman Buz Mills, but the latest reports showed they’re in a position to far outspend their Clean Elections foes, thanks in large part to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to block matching funds this election cycle.
Read More »Candidates for state schools chief to debate
The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission will hold two debates this week for candidates for state superintendent of public instruction.
Read More »Martin survives challenge, gets Clean Elections cash
State Treasurer Dean Martin received Clean Elections money for his gubernatorial campaign after the Secretary of State's Office determined that his $5 qualifying contributions did not contain enough duplicates to prompt a full review.
Read More »Business groups move to center
Arizona’s business community has sent a message to legislative candidates: Commit to a pro-business agenda, and stop wasting time with kooky stuff like “birther” bills.
In exchange, candidates who cooperate may get tons of cash for their campaigns and the support of chambers of commerce across the state.
Read More »Amid Quelland's ouster, 3 nominated as possible replacements
Republicans from Legislative District 10 selected their former district chairwoman and two other long-time precinct committee persons as possible replacements for Rep. Doug Quelland, whose seat was declared vacant after the court upheld his removal from office.
Read More »GOP candidates for attorney general to face off
The two Republican candidates for Arizona attorney general will face off Tuesday in a debate held by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
Read More »Green Party wary of own guv candidate; Dems concerned too
Larry Gist is running unopposed for the Green Party’s nomination in the governor’s race, except possibly by the party itself. When the Arizona Green Party released its list of endorsements for the 2010 election, Gist was one of three Green candidates who failed to make the cut.
Read More »Martin submits fives for Clean Elections money
State Treasurer Dean Martin submitted his $5 qualifying contributions for Clean Elections funding, filling his near-empty war chest and easing criticism over his campaign’s slow start.
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