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Walden not running for CD2
Nan Walden, a wealthy pecan farmer, environmental attorney and former DC insider who has been rumored to be considering a run for the Democratic nomination against Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, will not be seeking the Democratic nomination to take on McSally, according to Democratic Party officials.
IRC ruling clears way for second lawsuit on congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s right to draw congressional boundaries opened the door for a second, long-dormant challenge to the districts to move forward.
Challenge from the right: Ward launches ‘David and Goliath’ campaign against McCain
Kelli Ward knows she has an uphill battle ahead of her in her bid to wrest the Republican nomination from U.S. Sen. John McCain. But as the two-term state senator launched her campaign in her hometown of Lake Havasu City, Ward was confident, comparing the race to the tale of David and Goliath.
Larger venue for presidential candidate’s speech in Phoenix
This weekend's scheduled speech in Phoenix by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been moved to a larger venue.
Ward makes it official: She seeks to topple McCain in GOP primary
State Sen. Kelli Ward has officially launched her bid to wrest the Republican nomination from U.S. John McCain, challenging Arizona’s senior senator and former presidential candidate from the right on a host of issues, most notably illegal immigration and border security.
2 Corporation commissioners tell utilities: stay out of 2016 campaign
Incessant allegations that Arizona Public Service, the state’s largest utility and one of its largest employers, spent heavily to influence the elections of its regulators last year are weighing heavily on the minds of some of those same regulators.
Bennett to enter CD1 race
Former Secretary of State and Senate President Ken Bennett said he plans to run for the vacant First Congressional District seat in next year’s election.
Babeu’s CD1 poll has him as Republican frontrunner
Paul Babeu is the GOP front-runner in the race to replace Ann Kirkpatrick in the sprawling first congressional district – if you believe Babeu’s consultant.
Cochise County Democrat headquarters at risk of closing
The Cochise County Democratic Committee's headquarters may have to close and relocate to a small trailer if they do not see an increase in member donations.
Supreme Court upholds IRC authority over congressional districts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled upheld the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s authority to draw congressional districts, defying expectations that it would return that power to the Legislature for the first time in more than 20 years.
Arizona cannot require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
Arizona cannot require people to produce proof of citizenship before they register to vote, at least not for federal elections, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Judge dismisses group’s appeal against Clean Elections
A four-day delay in filing an appeal against the Citizens Clean Elections Commission could cost an Iowa-based group nearly $100,000 in fines. But it may cost Secretary of State Michele Reagan something much bigger – a chance to settle, once and for all, who has the authority to enforce Arizona’s election laws.
