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Gowan drops out of CD1
House Speaker David Gowan is dropping out of Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, his longtime advisor, Constantin Querard, confirmed today.
Will Arizona be the next domino to fall in election law challenges?
As state laws aimed at preventing voter fraud topple like dominoes through the federal court system, national and local Democrats are taking aim at Arizona.
Ballot harvesting ban won’t be enforced this year
Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell today said elections officials and poll workers will not be enforcing the “ballot harvesting ban” lawmakers approved this year.
Campbell seeks re-election with ‘measly’ $24,000 war chest
While his two competitors are raking in the campaign cash, Republican Rep. Noel Campbell is stuck with barely enough money to run an effective re-election campaign.
McSally crushes competitors in fundraising
Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally once again crushed her Democratic competitors in fundraising in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.
O’Halleran dominates fundraising in CD1
Democrat Tom O’Halleran continues to dwarf Republicans’ fundraising in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to the latest round of federal campaign finance reports.
With Eric Meyer leaving the House, Republicans finally see opening in LD28
Republicans in Legislative District 28 have reason to hope this year they can finally pick up the second seat in the famously middle-of-the-road politically moderate district.
Legislative candidate targeted over Jewish faith
A legislative candidate woke up Friday to an anti-Semitic hate message and a pair of swastikas spray-painted on his driveway and on a campaign sign in his yard.
Constantin Querard: The go-to campaign consultant for Arizona conservatives
It may be reckless to give all the credit for Arizona’s rightward course to one man, but Constantin Querard has done more than most to make Arizona a conservative bastion, and for that, he is one of the most loved and hated men in Arizona politics.
Would-be speakers of the House are courting the not-yet elected
Republican Reps. J.D. Mesnard and Darin Mitchell, along with Republican Sen. Don Shooter, who is planning to move from the Senate to the House this year, are all seeking the top post in the House.
Garrett Archer: ‘Data guru’ crunches numbers, tracks and targets Arizona voters
As the “Arizona elections data guru,” Garrett Archer has compiled millions of records on Arizonans. Those records help him track, target and analyze voters, which in turn helps candidates win elections.
Rep. Velasquez pleads not guilty to fraud, theft charges
Democratic Rep. Ceci Velasquez of Litchfield Park pleaded not guilty in court today to three felony charges that she ripped off the state’s food stamp system.
