Voters in west Phoenix and Glendale are giving Democrat Raquel Teran a shot in her second bid for a seat in the Arizona Legislature.
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John Arnold: Counting on college attainment to boost economy 
John Arnold, the newly appointed executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, has an affinity for numbers.
Read More »Lawmakers, farmers balk at agriculture lab move 
The Arizona Department of Agriculture plans to move its laboratory from the Capitol Mall to a building in Chandler, despite opposition from lawmakers and the industry.
Read More »PACs pour cash into legislative candidate campaigns 
Legislative candidates on both sides of the aisle have amassed sizeable war chests for the 2018 elections thanks to hefty contributions from political action committees.
Read More »Anthony Garcia: Gathering signatures is a prayer answered
Anthony Garcia, a veteran signature gatherer, said the lucrative business of circulating petitions helped him stay out of jail.
Read More »Candidates find pros and cons of digging into own pocket 
While self-funders haven’t been very successful at the state and federal level in Arizona, the strategy has paid off for candidates aiming for lower-level offices, such as the Legislature or a city council.
Read More »It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary 
If Republicans in Maricopa County have their way, nobody from Yuma County will represent Legislative District 13 in the state House of Representatives.
Read More »Eric Spencer: On elections, war, and jumps from a plane
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said he has always been fascinated by politics and law, and the intersection between three disciplines – politics, public policy and law – has defined his career.
Read More »Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe 
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said the Secretary of State’s Office is preparing to ask the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations that have plagued the 2018 election cycle.
Read More »Political newcomer among leaders in campaign fundraising for legislature 
Political newcomer Aaron Lieberman, a Democrat running for the House in Legislative District 28, far out raised the competition in just 30 days.
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