Primary election turnout highest in 20 years
Early ballots and strong interest in congressional races helped make turnout for the August primary the highest in 20 years, Secretary of State Ken Bennett said Sept. 7. Releasing the official primary canvass, Bennett said the statewide turnout of 30.09 percent exceeded his expectations.
Activists launch effort to defeat ballot proposition on right to hunt and fish
A ballot proposition promoted as a way to safeguard the right to fish and hunt in Arizona would politicize decisions about wildlife by giving the Legislature sole authority, leaders of a new campaign against the measure said Friday.
Democrats spend early to knock out GOP challengers
Republican Jesse Kelly was still basking in the glow of his victory in an Arizona congressional primary when the Democratic congresswoman he's trying to unseat released a scathing TV ad branding him "a risk" who would gamble away people's retirement savings.
Rotellini proposes 3 debates in AG’s race
Democrat Felecia Rotellini has challenged Republican Tom Horne to three debates in the race to become Arizona's next attorney general.
Republican Kolbe endorses Democrat for treasurer
Former Republican Congressman Jim Kolbe has endorsed Democrat Andrei Cherny for state treasurer.
Christian Palmer talks about Arizona’s developing congressional races
Yellow Sheet Report Assistant Editor Christian Palmer discusses the general election races developing in Arizona's 1st and 5th Congressional District.
Brewer, McCain to campaign together for 2nd time
Arizona Sen. John McCain and Gov. Jan Brewer are scheduled to campaign together in a "victory tour" on Thursday and Friday.
Gubernatorial debate set for next Wednesday
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic Attorney General Terry Goddard will square off next Wednesday in a gubernatorial debate sponsored by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
Kirkpatrick wants 5 debates with GOP challenger
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is challenging her opponent in the Nov. 2 election to a series of five debates.
After defeating Hayworth, McCain looks ahead
A day after extending his unbeaten record in Arizona elections, Sen. John McCain on Wednesday looked ahead to his next battle
Matt Bunk discusses the dead heat in the Republican attorney general race
Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor Matt Bunk discusses the Republican Attorney General primary race - still too close to call - and what the matchup will look like in the general election.
Seel jumps to 2nd place; avoids recount
Rep. Carl Seel appears to have secured a Republican nomination and likely will avoid a recount in the tightly contested Legislative District 6 House race.