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Legislative committee leaders set, House Freedom Caucus members not chosen
In appointments that political observers say is unusual, Senate President Warren Petersen gave a committee chair to a freshman while not appointing two seasoned lawmakers to lead committees. Senators-elect Tim […]
GOP strengthens control of Legislature, wins swing districts
Republicans are set to gain ground in both chambers of the state Legislature after securing victories in several battleground districts. Election results aren’t final yet, but all four legislative caucuses […]
Montenegro elected speaker, Senate retains Petersen as president
Republicans and Democrats in the state House and Senate elected caucus leaders Tuesday, and a new House Speaker is set to be installed in the next legislative session.
Senate president calls for Friday ballot deadline, critics warn of voter disenfranchisement
Want quicker election results? Senate President Warren Petersen says the answer is simple: Forbid voters from dropping off their early ballots on Election Day at polling places. That, he said, […]
Voters reject Prop 134, block stricter initiative petition requirements
Early voting results indicate Arizonans are rejecting a ballot referral from the state Legislature that would make the voter initiative process more onerous for petitioners. Proposition 134, the Distribution Requirement […]
Incumbent Marsh loses lead in narrow LD4 Senate race
A Republican school board member in Scottsdale running for state Senate in Legislative District 4 has taken the lead over a Democrat incumbent. Carine Werner, who currently serves on the […]
Lopez leading for LD16 House seat
The lone Democrat running in Legislative District 16’s House race is trailing both of his Republican opponents after early voting results.
Two Republicans take lead in LD13 House race
Two Republicans running for the state House in Legislative District 13 have jumped to leads over their Democrat opponents Wednesday. Republican Jeff Weninger and Rep. Julie Willoughby, R-Chandler, are now […]
Democratic challenger leads former Republican lawmaker in Legislative District 17 Senate race
Democrat John McLean has taken an early lead over former Republican state Sen. Vince Leach in the Legislative District 17 Senate race, a seat Republicans hoped would help maintain their majority in the chamber.
Matt Salmon: Unbridled and seeking to return Republicans to their roots
Eight years after his congressional career ended, former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon has become one of the state’s most vocal critics of the Republican party. Salmon, with the help of […]
Bradshaw campaign drama heats up race for north Phoenix swing district
Republicans and Democrats are battling for one House seat in a north Phoenix swing district that will help determine which party controls the chamber in the next legislative session. Legislative […]
Incumbent Mesnard “cautiously optimistic” in LD13 Senate race
A longtime Republican legislator is defending his seat against his Democrat challenger in the Legislative District 13 Senate race, that could determine which party controls the chamber. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, […]
