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Ducey, DuVal big on vision, light on specifics in first debate
Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred DuVal had a lot to say about what they wouldn’t do if elected governor, but were short on details on what they would do about some of the biggest issues they’d face as the state’s top elected official.
Brewer’s pre-debate advice to Ducey and DuVal: ‘Don’t pause.’
Gov. Jan Brewer has some advice for Fred DuVal and Doug Ducey as they face off in their series of gubernatorial debates.
Arizona Chamber endorses Garcia for schools superintendent
The state’s major business advocacy organization today endorsed Democrat David Garcia’s bid to become the next schools superintendent, snubbing Republican Diane Douglas.
Clean Elections head says ruling backs up complaint
Clean Elections Executive Director Tom Collins said a recent court ruling on what constitutes electioneering confirms his findings that a group that ran ads against Scott Smith in the governor’s race violated campaign laws.
Clean Elections director recommends action against Horne
he executive director of the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission recommended that the commission officially rule that Attorney General Tom Horne violated campaign finance laws by failing to report staffer time and office space he used for his re-election as contributions to his campaign. If the commission follows Collins’ recommendation at its Sept. 11 meeting, Horne could face up to $1[...]
State asks judge to reject recognition of gay widower’s marriage
An attorney for the state told a federal judge late Monday it’s “unfortunate” – but not illegal – that Arizona will not recognize a man legally married in California as his husband’s legal survivor.
Bennett: Independents stayed home despite potential to sway primaries
Nearly three out of four registered voters in Arizona didn't bother to cast ballots for any of the primary races.
Brewer declares state of emergency in Maricopa and La Paz counties due to flooding
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is declaring a statewide emergency because of flooding from major storms that dropped heavy rain and she's also telling non-essential state employees to stay home Monday.
Political novice DeWit joked and sang his way to win treasurer race
When former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman was claiming in radio spots that Jeff DeWit is a risky day trader, the political newcomer was out greeting voters in remote counties, a part of campaigning he says “fulfills your soul.”
The price of procrastination: Last minute early voting continues to create headaches for ballot counters
Provisional and “late early” ballots take longer to count because they require painstaking research and several levels of verification before they can be tabulated. Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell said it’s just not realistic to expect every one of the 1.4 million votes to be counted by the morning after the election. And when there are close contests, accuracy is more important th[...]
Fateful decision: 2011 investigation led to Horne’s defeat
Whether Tom Horne is guilty or innocent of the many allegations he has faced in the past several years, his historic defeat in the Republican primary can be traced back to one fateful decision halfway through his first year as attorney general.
Quixotic campaigns: Why candidates run despite little chance of winning
With the hotly contested primary elections in Arizona’s legislative districts over, the vast majority of seats in the Legislature are essentially decided. Most districts are heavily dominated by one political party, making the November election a mere formality.
