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Are Diane Douglas’ unexplained absences intentionally unconventional?
The race for superintendent of public instruction so far has been one guy stumping for himself. Democrat David Garcia’s Republican opponent, Diane Douglas, has yet to engage him in a debate. She hasn’t updated her website from her primary run nor has she done any media interviews.
Clean Elections to investigate anti-Smith group
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted unanimously to follow its executive director’s recommendation that it move forward with an investigation into a group that ran ads against former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith during his gubernatorial campaign.
Clean Elections finds reasonable cause that Horne broke campaign laws
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission determined Sept. 11 that it had reason to believe Attorney General Tom Horne violated campaign finance laws by failing to report staffer time and office space as in-kind contributions to his campaign.
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.
Against long odds, write-in candidates seek governor’s office
A write-in candidate has never been elected governor of Arizona, and the odds are long that one ever will be. But don’t tell J. Johnson that.
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.
Ducey and DuVal set for 1st debate Wednesday
Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred DuVal are set to debate for the first time as they seek to replace Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer.
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.
National GOP group throws down $1.5 million in AG’s race
The Republican Attorneys General Association is preparing for the home stretch in the Arizona attorney general’s race, buying about $1.5 million in television airtime for the final month before the November election.
Rotellini launches first ad
Democrat Felecia Rotellini unveiled the first ad of her campaign, touting her role in securing a $217 million settlement for people who were defrauded in Baptist Foundation of Arizona case.
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[...]
