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Jakob Thorington

Jakob is the state house reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times. He grew up near Seattle and earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media production from Washington State University in 2020. While in college, Jakob wrote for the student newspaper, The Daily Evergreen. After graduating, he reported for the Upper Valley Standard Journal and the Post Register in eastern Idaho, covering local news, education and government.

He can be reached at (602)889-7133 or jthorington@azcapitoltimes.com

Follow him on Twitter at @ja_Kobe_

Recent Articles from Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times

2024 Election News August 1, 2024

Trump-backed candidates dominated AZ primary

Arizona’s low-turnout primary election demonstrated a growing trend of the Donald Trump-affiliated wing of the Republican Party taking greater command within the state GOP.

legislature July 31, 2024

Incumbent leads Dem primary in LD23

The LD23 House race is significant for Democrats who are seeking a legislative majority in 2025.

legislature July 31, 2024

Incumbent leads LD16 House Republican primary

Two Republicans have taken an early lead to be the two nominees for the state House race in a district that could determine which party has control of the legislature in 2025.

2024 Election News July 31, 2024

Incumbent, former lawmaker lead in LD 7 House race

Former state Rep. Walt Blackman and incumbent Rep. David Marshal, R-Snowflake, are leading in the race, with initial voting results showing the candidates got nearly 28% and 24% of votes respectively at about 8:35 p.m. Tuesday.

legislature July 31, 2024

Incumbent trails in LD5 Dem primary

An incumbent state representative appointed earlier this year trails his Democratic primary election race in a district that lost both of its elected representatives from resignations.

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2024 Election News July 31, 2024

Former state lawmaker leads CD1 Dems

Former state Rep. Amish Shah has 24% of the early votes at approximately 8:20 p.m., leading five other candidates in the Democratic primary race to be a nominee to challenge U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills.

2024 Election News July 26, 2024

Abortion top issue in CD1 Democratic primary

With a sizable percentage of undecided Democratic voters in the 1st Congressional District crowded July 30 primary, abortion is expected to be the deciding factor.

2024 Election News July 25, 2024

2 men charged in LD14 GOP meeting altercation

The Town of Gilbert filed charges against two family members of a Republican House candidate in Legislative District 14 for an alleged assault at a precinct committee meeting.

Top Stories July 19, 2024

Controversy surrounds LD7 House candidate in crowded race

Several Republicans have spoken out against a Republican candidate running for the state House of Representatives in the most crowded legislative race after he was accused of lying about his military service record.

Governor's Office July 12, 2024

Groundwater special session unlikely in election year

Republican and Democrat legislative leaders are skeptical that Gov. Katie Hobbs will call a special session for groundwater legislation, despite the governor’s staff saying her office is close to a deal with Republican lawmakers.

Arizona Legislatures has seen high turnover

legislature July 12, 2024

Dems nominate 3 to fill LD4 House vacancy

Democrats in Legislative District 4 nominated three candidates July 10 for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to consider for a House vacancy in the district.

legislature July 5, 2024

Wrap Up with Minority Leader Lupe Contreras

Contreras discussed the challenges of operating as the minority party and his hope to flip the Legislature in a recent interview with the Arizona Capitol Times.

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