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DuVal leads gubernatorial candidates in out-of-state contributions
Almost a quarter of the money Democrat Fred DuVal has raised for his gubernatorial campaign has come from outside Arizona – more than any other candidate for the office.
‘Dark money’ group attacks Smith for Kyoto Protocol support
A Virginia-based conservative group is airing ads in Phoenix and Tucson attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Smith for supporting an international agreement to combat global warming.
Smith alleges illegal Ducey coordination
Attorneys for Scott Smith filed a complaint with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office and the Citizens Clean Elections Commission today alleging illegal coordination between Doug Ducey’s campaign for governor and an outside group that funded an ad blasting Smith.
Top gubernatorial candidates rake in cash
Thanks to several large personal loans made to her campaign, Christine Jones handily led a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary field in both available resources and money spent.
Video blitz: TV ad war heats up in GOP primary for governor
It’s getting harder and harder to turn on the television without seeing an ad for the 2014 governor’s race. As of June 20, three candidates in the crowded Republican primary are on the air simultaneously for the first time.
Marching to the beat of a different drummer
Riggs worked hard to differentiate himself from the GOP field this morning at a governor’s forum held at the Arizona Assn of Counties’ annual meeting, staking out contrary positions on child safety, infrastructure spending, border security, Huppenthal’s plight, tax reform and selection of judges.
Disgraced former county attorney Thomas qualifies for public funding in bid to become governor
The Secretary of State’s Office said Thursday that Andrew Thomas has now submitted enough valid names on $5 donations to qualify for public funding for his campaign. That means he will now get a check for $753,616 in his bid to be the Republican nominee.
Thomas appears likely to qualify for Clean Elections money
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas turned in a batch of supplemental $5 contributions in his bid to qualify for Clean Elections funding in the governor’s race.
Melvin eyes withdrawal from race over Clean Elections funding
Sen. Al Melvin said he’ll withdraw from the Republican primary for governor if he can’t qualify for Clean Elections funding.
Thomas denied Clean Elections funding, but can try again
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas was denied Clean Elections funding for his gubernatorial campaign after falling short of the number of qualifying contributions he needs.
Gubernatorial candidates tout plans for education
This year’s gubernatorial race could have major implications for the future of K-12 education, from funding levels to school choice to the rancorous debate over the standards known as Common Core.
In race for governor, Ducey and Smith lead scramble for business support
While most of the candidates who are running for governor this year are touting their experience in the private sector, two stand out as favorites of the business community and recipients of their financial largesse.
