Recent Articles from Arizona Capitol Reports Staff
The Spirit of the Biltmore
A video on the big screen featuring John McCain gets cheers from the crowd at the Arizona Biltmore resort to see whether he will be the next president in January.... […]
Dem spending doesn't hurt GOP in LD9
Nearly $112,000 in independent spending on Democratic candidates in a West Valley district appears to have had little effect on the electorate, as the Republican candidates for the House have... […]
Gorman, Crump, Seel win easily in LD6
Republican incumbent Sam Crump appears the victor in the race for House District 6 with 30.6 percent of the vote, according to the Secretary of State's Office with 97 percent... […]
AZ election results to start at 8 p.m. – except Pima
(Photo by Matt Bunk) Results for the election will be reported starting at 8 p.m., though the voice of voters in Arizona's second-largest metropolitan area likely won't be heard until early tomorrow morning. While... […]
GOP rolls in LD4 House, Senate races
Republican incumbents Tom Boone, with 31.4 percent of the vote, and Judy Burges, with 31.6 percent of the vote, are headed to the Legislature in January to represent House District... […]
Republicans carry LD1 seats
Incumbents Lucy Mason and Andy Tobin appear to be returning to the Legislature in January to represent House District 1 after earning 38.5 and 36.4 percent of the vote, respectively,... […]
No changes in LD5 representation
Republican incumbent Bill Konopnicki, with 37.8 percent of the vote, will be returning to the Legislature in January to represent House District 5, according to unofficial election results. Democratic incumbent... […]
Melvin holds off Cage in LD26 Senate race, Dems keep one House seat
Al Melvin has recaptured the District 26 Senate seat for Republicans, defeating Cheryl Cage by more than 1,000 votes according to preliminary results from the Secretary of State. Cage, a... […]
GOP probably will retain House seat in LD25
In the four-way race for two House seats in District 25, Democrat Patricia Fleming led with 28.7 percent, followed by Republican David Stevens, who garnered 25.7 percent. Richard Boyer, a... […]
Easy sledding for Dems in LD27 races
Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia was winning re-election in District 27, leading Republican challenger Bob Westerman by a 2-to-1 margin with 71 percent of the votes in, according to unofficial results... […]
At the Biltmore with Rep. Trent Franks
Republican leaders from across Arizona were gathered at the Arizona Biltmore for Election Night and Sen. John McCain's appearance after more than a year-and-a-half of campaigning. U.S. Rep. Trent Franks... […]