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Bolick, Brophy McGee prevail in LD28
In the two-way race for the Republican nomination for the second House seat in central Phoenix’s Legislative District 28, stalwart conservative Shawnna Bolick has beat out the more moderate Mary Hamway by 390 votes with all ballots counted in the district.
Allen, Carter, Barto win in LD15
Former Republican lawmaker David Burnell Smith lost his campaign to take out Republican Rep. John Allen for the GOP nomination to the second House seat in Legislative District 15.
Every vote counts: Legislative primary races remain too close to call
If you think your vote can’t make a difference, think again. In three of Arizona’s legislative primary races, the difference between the winning and losing candidates is only a handful of votes.
Brophy McGee leads while Bolick, Hamway fight for second seat
As expected, Rep. Kate Brophy McGee is pulling out to an early, strong lead in the Legislative District 28 House GOP primary, and will likely win the nomination for a third term in the House.
Carter leads while Allen, Burnell Smith fight for second seat
Despite being one of the top targets of conservative Republicans for her role pushing Medicaid expansion through the House, Republican Rep. Heather Carter of Cave Creek coasted to an easy victory in Legislative District 15.
Brewer backing fails to help moderate challengers
The chorus of Tea Party anger that drove conservative candidates to challenge their party’s elected officials is faltering to take down Republican legislators who supported Medicaid expansion.
Rep. Carl Seel loses LD20 GOP primary
Republican Rep. Carl Seel lost the Legislative District 20 House primary, having been edged out by his seatmate, Rep. Paul Boyer, and political newcomer Anthony Kern.
Regina Cobb set to replace Goodale in LD5
When Rep. Doris Goodale declined to run for re-election to focus on her recovery from a 2013 stroke, four Republicans lined up to replace her. But none of them are in the mold of Goodale, a moderate Republican who supported Medicaid expansion and the Common Core education standards.
Gowan, Stevens safely re-elected in LD14
Susan Syfert is trailing far behind Reps. David Gowan and Steve Smith in southeastern Arizona’s Legislative District 14.
Dial, Robson holding off challengers in LD18 races
Despite earning the ire of the right wing of their party when they supported Medicaid expansion, Republican Reps. Bob Robson and Jeff Dial are holding strong in their races to the House and Senate, respectively.
Cajero Bedford likely re-elected in LD3 Senate
Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford will return to the Arizona Capitol for her seventh consecutive term as she defended her Senate seat against primary challenger Sal Baldenegro.
Fann pulls ahead as Yavapai County reports election results
A new face will be replacing longtime legislator Andy Tobin in the state House in January, as three-time legislative candidate Noel Campbell took the lead over former lawmaker Linda Gray for the second seat in Legislative District 1.
