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Arizona looking to upgrade voting machines ahead of 2016 elections
Arizona is one of 43 states that have election equipment that has exceeded or is close to passing its expected life span of 10 years, according to a study by the Brennan Center for Justice, a law and policy institute at New York University School of Law. Arizona is one of 14 states with equipment that is more than 15 years old.
Kirkpatrick raises $570K for third quarter
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick raised about $570,000 last quarter for her U.S. Senate bid, according to her campaign.
Arizona GOP lodges complaint against top-two primary group
The Arizona Republican Party filed a complaint against a group that wants to create a “top-two” primary in the state, claiming the organization failed to report large contributions to election officials, though the largest donation it referenced is not subject to the state’s campaign finance laws.
Sen. John McCain tries to woo Latinos in re-election bid
U.S. Sen. John McCain is trying to woo Hispanic voters to his re-election effort by putting together a coalition of Latino business leaders who back the Republican.
Power vacuum: Candidates from around Arizona vie to replace Ann Kirkpatrick in CD1
The power vacuum U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will leave behind as she runs for the U.S. Senate is drawing many familiar faces into the contest for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District – including well-known politicians who live outside the district’s boundaries.
Sen. Lesko decides not to run for Corporation Commission
Sen. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, has decided not to seek a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Instead, Lesko said she will run re-election to the Senate.
Arizona Rep. Grijalva 1st in Congress to endorse Sanders
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has netted his first endorsement from a member of Congress in his effort to best former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and win the Democratic nomination for president.
Gowan and Babeu join 1st Congressional District race
The GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is officially a crowd. Speaker of the Arizona House David Gowan and Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu both entered the race today, ending months of exploring by the two and bringing the number of Republicans vying for the nomination to five.
Jones considering CD9 run against Sinema
Republicans’ dream of finding a serious challenger to Democratic Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema may be a step closer to reality. Christine Jones, the former GoDaddy executive who sought the GOP nomination for governor in 2014, is considering a run for the 9th Congressional District. Jones told the Arizona Capitol Times that she will meet with officials from the National Republican Congressional Co[...]
Dark money, top-two primary campaigns may join forces
Two nascent campaigns that hope to usher in major election reforms in Arizona are considering joining forces to bolster their chances in next year’s election.
GOP congressman campaigns on his boycott of pope’s visit
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar is touting his boycott of Pope Francis' address to Congress in a fundraising email.
Salmon rules out run against McCain
Conservatives who had held out hope that Congressman Matt Salmon would challenge U.S. Sen. John McCain in next year’s GOP primary are out of luck.
