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Politicians block constituents’ speech on social media

Some politicians block spam accounts on social media. Some block corporations or trolls. But some Arizona lawmakers block their constituents, something First Amendment experts say may be unconstitutional. And many...

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You can’t win if you don’t have money

Begay today announced that he was ending his CD1 bid and endorsing Babeu. In a press release, Begay cited Babeu’s “strong support for law enforcement, national security issues and commitment...

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Begay drops out of CD1 race

Sen. Carlyle Begay, at the podium, stands with fellow Republicans after switching parties in December 2015. Begay dropped out of the race for 1st Congressional District...

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Senator’s wife hopes to keep Senate seat in the family

Candace Begody-Begay, a Republican from Ganado, submitted nomination petitions June 1 for her run for the Senate in Legislative District 7 to replace her husband, Sen....

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The Carlyle Begay-Jeb Bush connection

Political consultant Chad Heywood, who is running Begay’s campaign, acknowledged that the CD1 candidate faces challenges as he entered the race late. But Heywood said Begay has a unique story...

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Let’s play a game called spot the CD1 candidates

Begay has jumped into the CD1 race, ending months of speculation that first gained traction following his decision to switch parties in November of last year. In a statement today,...

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Begay announces run for 1st Congressional District seat

Democrat-turned-Republican state Sen. Carlyle W. Begay announced Monday that he will join a crowded field for the GOP nomination for the open seat in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Begay will...

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Year in Review: Fallout from Begay switch may come next November

Surprising no one, Sen. Carlyle Begay left the Democratic Party in 2015. Whether the Ganado lawmaker’s move to the Republican Party is the culmination of an independent streak at the...

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Analysis shows Begay voted far more often with Democrats

Sen. Carlyle Begay, D-Ganado. When state Sen. Carlyle Begay switched parties, joining Republicans after spending more than two years in office as a Democrat, Democrats were...

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