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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.
Sign anarchy: Aftermath of Supreme Court decision opens Pandora’s Box of sign code problems
As the political season begins in earnest and campaign signs start to pepper roads around the state, a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is complicating cities’ abilities to regulate other kinds of signs.
Velasquez replaced on the ballot by union leader
Democrats in a West Valley legislative district on Monday chose Marshall Pimentel as their replacement on the ballot for indicted Democratic Rep. Ceci Velasquez, who is facing three felony charges for alleged food stamp fraud.
Begay drops out of CD1 race
Republican Carlyle Begay has dropped out of the race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, ending the former Democrat’s unlikely campaign in the crowded Republican primary.
Indicted lawmaker not seeking re-election
Democratic Rep. Ceci Velasquez dropped out of her re-election race in Legislative District 29 today following a grand jury indictment that became public Wednesday accusing her of ripping off the state’s food stamp program.
Democratic leadership calls for Rep. Velasquez to resign
House Democratic leadership is calling for Democratic Rep. Ceci Velasquez to resign after a state grand jury indicted Velasquez on allegations she ripped off the state’s food stamp program.
Candidates face legal challenges that aren’t always worth fighting
A dozen Arizona legislative and congressional candidates are facing legal challenges to their ability to run for office this year, with opponents and interested third parties filing lawsuits alleging the candidates didn’t collect enough valid signatures of registered voters to appear on the ballot.
Hopkins is back after longshot bid in 2014 barely fell short
In 2014, Republican Richard Hopkins nearly pulled off the extraordinary feat of winning a seat in the state House in an overwhelmingly Democratic district. This year, he failed to even get the 252 signatures necessary in order to run for office.
17 legislative candidates are already guaranteed winners
Legislative candidates have filed their paperwork to run for office, clearing the first official hurdle of the 2016 election. And for almost 20 percent of the state’s 90 lawmakers, that first hurdle is the only hurdle they will face.
