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Governor's Race

Aug 11, 2014

GOP chairman fears mudslinging could lead to Dem governor

The mud-slinging in the Republican gubernatorial fray has gotten so bad that party Chairman Robert Graham has told the contenders to just cool it – or risk electing Democrat Fred DuVal in November.

Arizona Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey formally announces the beginning of his campaign (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Aug 8, 2014

Auto dealers’ poll shows Ducey increasing lead

The second in a series of tracking polls commissioned by the Arizona Automobile Dealers Association shows Doug Ducey increasing a previously narrow lead over Scott Smith in the Republican primary for the governor’s race.

Aug 6, 2014

Moderate Republicans met with Brewer to urge endorsement of Scott Smith

Gov. Jan Brewer will give her coveted endorsement to Scott Smith in the crowded GOP primary for governor at an event in Mesa on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the event.

Former GoDaddy CEO and Arizona gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Aug 5, 2014

Jones calls Ducey ‘misogynistic jerk’

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones decried a disparaging comment that rival Doug Ducey made about her business experience as sexist, and said the state treasurer is being a “misogynistic jerk.”

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas introduces his "Patton Line" border security solution at a July 23 press conference. (Photo by Jeremy Duda/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jul 31, 2014

Border security dominates governor’s race, but many doubt validity of proposals

Border security and illegal immigration have become dominant issues in the Republican primary for governor as some accuse their opponents of making unrealistic promises that they can’t keep.

2014 Arizona governor debate Horizon
Jul 25, 2014

Two-way race? Ducey, Jones lead GOP pack as early voting nears

The six-way primary for the Republican nomination in the governor’s race is now down to two candidates — at least according to them.

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas awaits a July 21 Republican gubernatorial debate. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jul 23, 2014

A fence through the middle of Arizona: Thomas unveils ‘Patton Line’ border security plan

Andrew Thomas unveiled his border security plan, providing details of the “Patton Line” that he referenced in a recent television ad for his gubernatorial campaign.

2014 Arizona governor debate Horizon
Jul 22, 2014

Sparks fly at Republican gubernatorial debate

The six Republican gubernatorial candidates argued about illegal immigration, the K-12 education standards known as Common Core and economic development in a televised debate Monday.

Jul 17, 2014

Ducey attorneys challenge Clean Elections Commission jurisdiction

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission lacks jurisdiction to investigate a complaint filed against GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey, according to a response filed by Ducey’s attorneys.

Jul 11, 2014

Outside spending, dark money fuel attack ads in race for Arizona governor

Conservative groups backed by dark money or yet to be-disclosed funding sources are trading blows on the airwaves now that a pro-Christine Jones IE began airing ads attacking Doug Ducey for his own alleged ties to dark money ads.

Jul 8, 2014

Pro-Jones ‘dark money’ group attacks Ducey over ‘dark money’ tactics

An Arizona conservative group released an ad Monday attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey, alleging that Ducey has ties to attack ads from dark money groups that are smearing other candidates for governor.

Arizona Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey formally announces the beginning of his campaign (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jul 8, 2014

Melvin endorses Ducey in race for Arizona governor

Having pulled out of the race himself, state Sen. Al Melvin is supporting state Treasurer Doug Ducey for the Republican nomination for Arizona governor.

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