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Alston, Clark roll to victory in LD24 House contest
As expected, Rep. Lela Alson is leading the three-way Democratic primary for the two House seats in midtown Phoenix’s Legislative District 24.
Republicans backed by Brewer falter in LD23
The trio of Republican challengers backed by Gov. Jan Brewer in Legislative District 23 are faltering in their bids for a seat at the Capitol.
Contreras edges out Cotera in LD19
Rep. Lupe Contreras has easily defeated Democratic challenger Angela Cotera for the Senate seat in Legislative District 19.
Begay overtakes Peshlakai’s lead in LD7 Senate race
Sen. Carlyle Begay, D-Ganado, has overtaken Rep. Jamescita Peshlakai’s lead in the Democratic Senate race in Legislative District 7. When votes began pouring in, Peshlakai, a Democrat from Cameron, held... […]
Rep. Lydia Hernandez maintains slim lead over Quezada for LD29 Senate seat
In a race of Democratic representatives trying to make the jump to an open Senate seat, Lydia Hernandez has a narrow 33 vote lead over fellow lawmaker Martin Quezada.
Worsley has commanding lead in LD25 Senate, Olson and Bowers up in House
Sen. Bob Worsley spent heavily in his campaign for re-election to the Arizona Senate, investing hundreds of thousands of his own dollars.
Rep. Catherine Miranda holds large lead in bid to move to Senate in LD27
Rep. Catherine Miranda has a commanding lead in her bid to move from the House to Senate in Legislative District 27.
Incumbents trump challengers in LD13
Republican Diane Landis, who secured Gov. Jan Brewer’s blessing, is trailing incumbent Reps. Darin Mitchell and Steve Montenegro - two of the Capitol’s most conservative lawmakers - in the Legislative District 13 House race.
Reps. Townsend, Coleman heading toward re-election in LD16
Republican Rep. Kelly Townsend is leading the pack in the Legislative District 16 GOP primary and Republican Rep. Doug Coleman is beating back former lawmaker John Fillmore for the district’s second House seat.
Conservatives rolling to victory in LD11 races
A game of musical chairs in Legislative District 11 left three open seats at the Capitol.
Pratt, Shope poised to retain seats
Conservatives drew a target on the backs of Reps. Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and T.J. Shope of Coolidge for supporting Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan last year.
Pre-election victors: 7 lawmakers face zero opposition in 2014, more have limited competition
It may be hours before polls close and votes are counted in Arizona’s 2014 primary elections, but for a handful of candidates, today is just a formality. Five senators and two representatives are running unopposed in both the primary and the November general election, ensuring their place at the Capitol. And election is all but assured for many more candidates who are running on one-party-domina[...]
