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Jennifer Longdon, a presumptive state representative from Legislative District 24, poses before a set of stairs to the speaker's desk. "It's more than our numbers that keep me from being speaker," she said. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 1, 2018

Presumptive lawmaker ushers in accessibility at the House

Being a member of the minority party of the state House of Representatives isn’t the only obstacle that may keep Jennifer Longdon away from the speaker’s desk.

Assistant Minority Leader Randy Friese, Minority Whip Charlene Fernandez and Rep. Reginald Bolding
Sep 24, 2018

3 Democrats jockey for position of House minority leader

Two House Democrats who planned to run as a team for separate caucus leadership roles are now challenging each other for the top spot.

Sep 21, 2018

Republican aims to limit lawmakers’ conflicts of interest

Arizona lawmakers get paid $24,000 annually. Most have full-time jobs beyond the business of sponsoring and voting on bills for four to five months out of the year.

Karen Fann and J,D. Mesnard
Sep 17, 2018

Specter of split chamber looms over Senate president race

Either Karen Fann or J.D. Mesnard will lead the Senate in 2019, assuming Republicans maintain control of the legislative chamber.

Sep 13, 2018

Criminal speeding charge leveled against Rep. Mosley

State Rep. Paul Mosley’s short-lived political career is ending with him wanted by the law.

Rep. Paul Mosley, R-Lake Havasu City, during a traffic stop in La Paz County March 27, in which he allegedly was clocked driving at 97 MPH in a 55 mph zone. The text is a transcription of the audio from the body cam video of the deputy.
Sep 12, 2018

Criminal traffic complaint filed against Rep. Mosley

The state’s court website indicates a criminal traffic complaint has been filed against Rep. Paul Mosley, R-Lake Havasu City, who has a history of getting stopped for speeding and claiming legislative immunity.

Sep 11, 2018

Libertarian candidates on sidelines in general election

For the first time in more than two decades, Arizonans won't have the option to vote for a Libertarian Party candidate for governor.

Sep 10, 2018

4 Republican lawmakers line up for race to run House

Up until the August 28 primary election, the speaker’s race appeared to be a two-way contest between Reps. Darin Mitchell and Rusty Bowers. But with Mitchell’s defeat in the primary, several other candidates have declared their intentions to run for the chamber’s top position.

Aug 31, 2018

Voters send some candidates from ‘varsity’ to the bench

To stand up against legislative heavy hitters like House Speaker J.D. Mesnard or Sen. John Kavanagh, you need the varsity squad, Rep. Ken Clark told voters during a debate.

Rep. Darin Mitchell, R-Litchfield Park, said requiring Arizona Department of Corrections officers to be U.S. citizens would help ease unemployment in his district, which stretches to Yuma. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Juan Magaña)
Aug 31, 2018

Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker

A surprise loss in Legislative District 13 upended the speaker’s race in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Rep. Paul Mosley, R-Lake Havasu City, during a traffic stop in La Paz County March 27, in which he allegedly was clocked driving at 97 MPH in a 55 mph zone. The text is a transcription of the audio from the body cam video of the deputy.
Aug 28, 2018

Controversy over immunity takes toll on Mosley at LD5 polls

Early voting poll results show a controversy over misuse of legislative immunity may be the political undoing of Rep. Paul Mosley.

Aug 28, 2018

Scandal-plagued Gowan wins GOP nomination for return to Legislature

David Gowan’s tumultuous turn as speaker of the House hasn’t turned off voters, who appear poised to send the Sierra Vista Republican back to the Capitol.

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