Recent Articles from Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times
Stanton leads Trump-endorsed Cooper in CD4
Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton looks poised to keep his congressional seat out of the hands of Trump-endorsed Republican challenger Kelly Cooper, although his lead narrowed overnight.
Kaiser pulls slightly ahead of Casteen in LD2 Senate race
Rep. Steve Kaiser, R-Phoenix, has pulled slightly ahead of his Democratic competitor in the Legislative District 2 Senate race. As of 11:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Kaiser was ahead with 50.6% of the vote. His Democratic challenger Jeanne Casteen had 49.4%.
Newcomer Burch maintains lead over Scantlebury in LD9 Senate race but gap narrows
Political newcomer Eva Burch is maintaining her lead over Trump-endorsed opponent Robert Scantlebury in the Legislative District 9 Senate race, but the gap has narrowed.
Barto gains on Marsh in LD4 Senate race
One of the state’s most competitive legislative races is leaning in favor of Democratic Sen. Christine Marsh, D- Phoenix, but the gap between her and Sen. Nancy Barto, R-Phoenix, narrowed significantly overnight.
Verifying a candidate’s address isn’t required – yet
Legislative District 22 Senate Republican write-in candidate Dick Weed doesn’t live in District 22, according to a quick search of his residential address. His home is actually in the heavily Democratic District 26. And he’s not alone. In fact, several candidates this year – and in past years – don’t live in the districts where they run.
Arizona lawmakers push California to cut water usage
Arizona state and federal lawmakers are pressuring California to cut its Colorado River usage as the federal government is threatening to intervene after states failed to agree on a plan to limit what they take from the river.
Obama rally speakers bash ‘dangerous’ GOP ticket, limit praise of Hobbs
Former President Barack Obama made his first appearance in Arizona this election cycle on Wednesday to rally support for the Democratic ticket and asked voters from all parties to reject Trump endorsees.
Federal judge blocks voter intimidation by ‘monitors’ at drop boxes
A federal judge granted an emergency temporary restraining order against drop box monitors on Tuesday, banning monitors from filming or following voters within 75 feet of drop boxes.
Pro-life Dems throw wrench in party plans and contradict campaign messaging
Two pro-life Democrats are contradicting the party’s message that voting for the Democratic ticket means protecting abortion from statewide bans.
Politics aside, treasurer’s race gets political
Candidates for what has historically been the least political state office are accusing each other of being too political. Incumbent Treasurer Kimberley Yee faced Democratic nominee Sen. Martín Quezada of Glendale, in a recent Arizona PBS debate.
GOP candidates lean on Trump, Dems avoid Biden
Former President Donald Trump’s involvement in Arizona politics was a boon to Republicans in the primaries, but Democrats speculate that it will harm the GOP in the upcoming general election.
Republican in Democratic district omits party affiliation
Republicans are campaigning for Legislative District 22 candidate Steve Robinson in a Democratic district by omitting his party affiliation in messages to voters.