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Katie Hobbs and Steve Gaynor
Nov 11, 2018

Hobbs within striking distance as vote count nears end

New election returns Sunday put Democrat Katie Hobbs in striking distance in the race for secretary of state.

Nov 10, 2018

New tally expands Sinema’s lead over McSally in U.S. Senate race

New figures Saturday evening show Democrat U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has amassed 1,048,655 votes. That gives her a lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally that now approaches 30,000.

Nov 9, 2018

Dems squander record turnout, sky-high enthusiasm

Arizona Democrats' wish list included picking up a U.S. Senate seat, ousting Gov. Doug Ducey, picking up other statewide seats and flipping the state Senate.

Rep. Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa. (Photo by Paulina Pineda/Special for Arizona Capitol Times.
Nov 7, 2018

House Republicans choose Rep. Bowers to lead them

Newly elected House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, inherits a chamber where he can't afford to alienate a single Republican.

Nov 6, 2018

Brophy McGee comes through with GOP win as vote count ends

In perhaps the last legislative race worth watching in Arizona, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee still holds a narrow lead over a former Arizona teacher of the year challenging her re-election bid.

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Nov 5, 2018

The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball

The end of this election cycle is upon us, and while some races are more than predictable, others may be too close to call.

Nov 2, 2018

Here’s where Dems could make gains in legislative, statewide races

Democrats are running a historic number of candidates in Arizona this year, but even with talk of a “blue wave” sweeping the country, they can’t all be winners.

Sue Black
Nov 1, 2018

Ducey places embattled Parks Director Sue Black on administrative leave

Embattled Arizona State Parks Director Sue Black has been placed on administrative leave after allegations emerged that her department ignored state protections for an archeological site at Lake Havasu State Park and bulldozed Native antiquities in order to develop the land.

Oct 31, 2018

Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations

Calling it a matter of public safety, Gov. Doug Ducey wants all youngsters in Arizona public schools to be vaccinated against various childhood diseases.

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja stands with Brianna Westbrook after Nadzieja was sworn into office on October 12, 2018, making history as the first transgender judge in Arizona. Westbrook said Arizona's transgender community is small, and Nadzieja's accomplishment was celebrated as a step forward across the state. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIANNA WESTBROOK
Oct 29, 2018

The Breakdown: No turning back

Last week The New York Times warned that the Trump administration may soon define 1.4 million transgender Americans out of existence. One of those Americans is Tracey Nadzieja.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Oct 26, 2018

Justices explain why Invest in Ed measure booted from ballot

Citing confusing language that could trip up voters, five of Arizona’s Supreme Court justices explained their decision to bar a citizen initiative to raise taxes for education in a ruling released Friday morning.

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja sits in the stark white courtroom at the 4th Avenue Jail where she presides over initial appearances. Nadzieja is the first known transgender judge in Arizona. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Oct 26, 2018

Transgender judge takes bench as gender issues heat up

Tracey Nadzieja never wanted to be the story. But she was thrust into the spotlight this year when she became the first known transgender judge in Arizona.

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