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Election 2016

Aug 9, 2016

Lawmaker’s daughter seeks to oust stepmother from Senate

The Democratic primary for a southwest Phoenix district’s seat in the state Senate is a family affair. The challenger is a hungry newcomer looking to strip the title of senator from the defending incumbent: her stepmother.

Aug 9, 2016

Widening aim, Clinton commits resources to Georgia, Arizona

Hillary Clinton is expanding her presidential battleground map to include the traditionally Republican states of Georgia and Arizona ai??i?? another sign that Republican Donald Trump's missteps have Democrats contemplating a November landslide that could help the party in down-ballot contests.

Aug 9, 2016

Corp Comm candidates doubt human role in climate change

Four of the five Republican candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission said Monday night they’re not convinced that human activity contributes to climate change.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (AP Photo)
Aug 8, 2016

In toughest campaign yet, Arpaio raises nearly $10M

The sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix has raised close to $10 million in his bid for a seventh term, a stunning collection of campaign riches for a local police race, and much of it was contributed by a devoted base of backers who live outside Arizona.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Aug 8, 2016

Flake warns that Trump could deliver Arizona to Clinton

Arizona could do something in November it hasn’t done in 20 years if Donald Trump doesn’t change his tone and tenor, the state’s junior U.S. senator said Sunday: Support the Democratic presidential nominee.

Former GoDaddy CEO and Arizona gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Aug 8, 2016

Jones dominates CD5 race, but Club for Growth comes to Biggs’ aid

Christine Jones’ monopoly on the television ad war in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District has propelled her into frontrunner status, but as early ballots landed in voters’ mailboxes, a new voice hit the airwaves to challenge her.

Aug 8, 2016

Moderates vs. conservatives as Republicans scramble in East Valley’s LD12

Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs’ decision to run for Congress has had a domino effect in Legislative District 12, as Republicans scramble to fill the Senate seat left vacate by the 14-year lawmaker.

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Aug 5, 2016

Democrats aim to oust lone Republican in southern Arizona district

After the primary, Democrats running for the House in Legislative District 2 will have a task their predecessors never had – knocking off an incumbent Republican in the general election.

Aug 4, 2016

Trump benefits from Scottsdale zip code, although it gave more to Rubio

If money is an indication of support, Donald Trump has a lot more of it in a tony north Scottsdale area than anywhere else in the country.

Aug 3, 2016

GOP frustrations with Trump mount as allies weigh options

Republicans' frustration with Donald Trump reached new heights on Wednesday as party leaders on Capitol Hill and inside New York's Trump Tower scrambled to persuade their presidential nominee to abandon divisive tactics.

Aug 1, 2016

U.S. Senate hopeful Meluskey withdraws from GOP primary

U.S. Senate candidate Alex Meluskey suspended his campaign to “clear the way” for John McCain’s other Republican challengers, though the move may have a limited impact for Kelli Ward because his name will still be on the ballot.

Aug 1, 2016

Monday is deadline to register to vote in Arizona primary

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Arizona's Aug. 30 primary election.

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