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Jones reclaims House seat for GOP in Yuma district
Two years ago, Russ Jones opted to give up the relatively safe prospects of a re-election campaign to the House of Representatives in favor of a more risky run for... […]
Thomas wins 2nd term as Maricopa County attorney
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas was elected to a second term on Nov. 4, easily defeating Democratic challenger Tim Nelson.Of nearly 1 million votes cast for county attorney, Thomas received... […]
Napolitano still mum on future after joining Obama transition team
A lot of questions hung in the air for Gov. Janet Napolitano as Election Day neared, and now that it’s over, most of them still lack answers.At her weekly press... […]
AZ GOP bucks nationwide trend, picks up seats in Legislature
A John McCain supporter waves to passers-by on Nov. 4 as Arizona voters head to the polls. A Democratic wave nationwide that turned some red states blue did not amount... […]
Pollster discusses McCain, Obama and the problems with polls
When Arizonans wanted to know whether John McCain or Barack Obama would win Florida, or how many U.S. Senate seats were likely to change hands, they had plenty of options.... […]
GOP retains Senate, picks up additional seat
Al Melvin won District 26, increasing the GOP’s majority in the Arizona Senate. In the week before the election, Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia was in his office pondering the possibilities... […]
Four school unification plans poised for approval; more may follow
Four of 27 plans for unifying elementary and high school districts around Arizona are poised for approval, according to those involved in formulating the plans and a review of election... […]
JLBC revises’09 budget deficit upward to $1.1 billion
Figures released by legislative budget analysts Oct. 31 show state revenues continue to decline, deepening the state’s budget hole during an economic downturn that has affected nearly every state in... […]
Definition of marriage slated for Arizona Constitution
More than 1.8 million votes were cast on Proposition 102
Dem caucus elects leaders
Senate Democrats selected their next group of caucus leaders during a closed-door meeting Nov. 6. Sen. Jorge Garcia of Tucson was selected minority leader; Sen. Rebecca Rios of Apache Junction... […]
What's next for John McCain?
WASHINGTON – In the hours after losing the presidency in a landslide, John McCain began considering a political future that includes at least two more years as one of the... […]
Adams defeats Weiers for top spot in state House
Rep. Kirk Adams has been chosen as speaker of the House, defeating Rep. Jim Weiers, who held the top House seat last session. The Democrats were unable to defeat Jim... […]
