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Capitol Quotes, Nov. 9 2006
Quotes “Yes, some day we’re gonna grow up and be like Arizona and have Clean Elections.” — Charles Idelson, spokesman for the California Nurses Association, which backed Prop. 89 in... […]
Bee, Weiers to lead Legislature
House Speaker Jim Weiers (File photo) Republican senators yesterday nominated Tim Bee for Senate president, while Republicans in the House of Representatives opted to nominate Jim Weiers for reelection as... […]
Parties focusing on 3 Senate races
The Republican Party is hoping that when the dust settles after the Nov. 7 election, the majority party will have enough votes in the Senate to potentially override any veto... […]
Governor's race: Napolitano re-elected
Democrat Governor Napolitano has won re-election to a second term. With 51 percent of precincts reporting, Napolitano holds a 62.8 percent to 35.2 percent lead over Republican Len Munsil, with... […]
Arizona Senate preview
District 1 Tom O’Halleran, Republican Josephine Kelleher, Democrat This is a race to replace Senate President Ken Bennett, moreover one to hold serve on the number of moderates in the... […]
U.S. Senate: Kyl declares victory
Republican Senator John Kyl has delivered a victory speech and Jim Pederson, his Democratic challenger has conceded defeat. With 86.3 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Kyl has 52.4 percent of... […]
Mitchell beats Hayworth for Congressional seat
Democratic challenger Harry Mitchell has a sizeable lead over incumbent J.D. Hayworth, but the Republican is not conceding defeat just yet. Brian Hummell, a spokesman for Mr. Hayworth, said there... […]
Giffords leads in Congressional District 8 race
Early reports indicate Democratic former state representative and senator Gabrielle Giffords is leading Republican challenger Randy Graf in the race for the Congressional District 8 House seat. With 45.1 percent... […]
Humane Farms leading
With 83.6 percent of precincts reporting, the Humane Farms initiative is commanding a strong lead with 61.3 percent of voters supporting the measure, compared to 38.7 percent in opposition. Supporters... […]
Marriage definition defeated
By a thin margin Prop 107, which would amend the state Constitution to define marriage between a man and a woman, has been defeated. With 95.4 percent of state precincts... […]
Minimum wage raise headed for victory
Rep. Steve Gallardo rallies for Pro. 202 in Phoenix on election night. Photo by Bill Coates. For more election night photos, click on Capitol Crowd at left. With 20.4 percent... […]
Arizona leads U.S. in number of ballot initiatives
Arizona’s Nov. 7 ballot has 19 initiative and referendums — the most of any state in the U.S. The number of ballot measures apparently ties a state record from 1950.... […]
