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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.... […]
Registered voter numbers
The statewide number of registered voters is 2,568,401, up 35,093 from the primary. Here’s the breakdown: Republicans: 1,014,690, an increase of 10,713 Democrats: 854,228, an increase of 6,739 Libertarians: 17,446,... […]
Arizona Legislature's 90 seats: What's at stake
Arizona House As the Republican Party looks to strengthen its grip on the Arizona House of Representatives, Democrats are hoping a groundswell of anti-Republican sentiment on a national level will... […]
2006 ballot propositions
Prop. 100 DENIAL OF BAIL; ILLEGAL ALIENS Passed Amend the state Constitution to prohibit bail for illegal aliens who are charged with a serious felony (defined in statute as those... […]
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Republican incumbent Tom Horne has defeated Democrat challenger Jason Williams. With 95 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Horne is leading his opponent by about 53,000 votes and holds a 53... […]
Dems win Tempe swing district
David Schapira has defeated Republican incumbent Rep. Laura Knaperek Arizona Capitol Times is reporting that Democrats Ed Ableser and David Schapira have won the seats to the state House of... […]
Democrats win LD26 seat from Republicans
Arizona Capitol Times is reporting that Democrat Lena Saradnik has defeated Republican David Jorgenson in the District 26 House race. With 65% percent of votes counted, Ms. Saradnik leads Mr.... […]
District 24 headed for recount
The Senate race in Yuma appears headed for a possible recount, and another southern Arizona Senate race is too close to call. In District 24, Republican Rep. Russ Jones led... […]
State senate races decided; 18 Republicans, 12 Democrats
With 93.1 percent of the precincts reporting and mail ballots still uncounted, the Senate race in Yuma was led at 10:45 p.m. by Republican Rep. Russ Jones over Democrat Rep.... […]
