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AZ/DC

Jan 22, 2018

1 of 3 Democrats seeking Congress seat short of signatures

The review of signatures challenged by a third Democratic candidate shows Gene Scharer has just 353 of the 665 needed signatures.

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., takes his seat before the start of a House Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, on Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Jan 19, 2018

Suits seek to bar 2 Democrats seeking ex-Rep. Franks’ seat

Two of three Democrats running in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trent Franks are facing lawsuits challenging their right to appear on the ballot.

Jan 12, 2018

McSally launches Senate campaign in heated Arizona contest

Arizona Republican Congresswoman Martha McSally called on the national GOP to "grow a pair of ovaries" as she launched her bid for the U.S. Senate on Friday, joining the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Jeff Flake by embracing President Donald Trump and his outsider playbook in one of the nation's premier Senate contests.

Jan 11, 2018

State analysis: fed tax law change means Arizonans pay more to state

State government stands to gain -- and Arizona taxpayers stand to lose -- more than $200 million because of the federal tax law changes approved by Congress and signed by President Trump.

Jan 2, 2018

First candidate certified in race to replace Trent Franks

The Arizona secretary of state's office has certified the first candidate in the special election to replace Republican Rep. Trent Franks, and it is not one of the best-known names.

Sen. Debbie Lesko
Dec 21, 2017

State Sen. Debbie Lesko seeking US House seat

A second state senator has formally announced a run for the U.S. House seat left vacant when Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned.

Dec 20, 2017

State population grows on wave of newcomers

Arizona added enough residents in the 12 months ending July 1 to rank its growth the fifth highest in the nation.

Dec 13, 2017

Ex-Rep Phil Lovas jumps into race to replace US Rep. Franks

Former state Rep. Phil Lovas is jumping into the special election race to replace U.S. Rep. Trent Franks.

Dec 11, 2017

Two Republicans announce run for Franks’ seat

The race to fill the congressional seat once held by Trent Franks is taking shape just days after his resignation, and a crowded Republican primary seems inevitable.

Dec 10, 2017

Franks’ immediate resignation puts monkey wrench into special election

A quirk in state law could force top contenders to replace Trent Franks to choose between a run for Congress and keeping their current jobs in the Legislature.

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., takes his seat before the start of a House Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, on Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy. Franks and his wife have 3-year-old twins who were conceived through surrogacy. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Dec 8, 2017

Trent Franks announces he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital

Franks said in a written statement his wife became ill Friday and he decided the best thing for his family would be for his resignation to become effective immediately.

U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz.
Dec 7, 2017

Congressman Franks resigns

U.S. Rep. Trent Franks announced today he will resign from the House of Representatives after two female staffers said he discussed surrogacy with them.

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