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The Breakdown: The awards show no one asked for

December 28, 2018 0

Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away

December 7, 2018 0

Democrats hope gains in House set trend for future

November 19, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Free at last?

November 19, 2018 0

Kirkpatrick, Stanton join freshmen in strong Democratic House class

November 16, 2018 0

Arizona political ad spending hit record high – $129M

November 16, 2018 1 Comment

Despite slight drop, Arizona still leads nation in women officeholders

November 16, 2018 0

Election Day starts weeks of political theater in AZ

November 16, 2018 0

The Breakdown: The end is near

November 12, 2018 1 Comment

Prop. 305 defeat doesn’t end fight over voucher expansion

November 9, 2018 1 Comment

Dems squander record turnout, sky-high enthusiasm

November 9, 2018 5 Comments

GOP Corp Comm candidates lead by less than 1 percentage point

November 6, 2018 0

Kimberly Yee breaks barriers as Arizona’s new Treasurer

November 6, 2018 0

Arizona House Speaker Mesnard poised for move to Senate

November 6, 2018 0

Superintendent of public instruction race too close to call

November 6, 2018 0

Pratt handily winning in Legislative District 8

November 6, 2018 0

Brnovich re-elected despite expensive attacks from clean energy group

November 6, 2018 0

Clodfelter out, DeGrazia in for LD10 House

November 6, 2018 0

Bowie holding on to Senate seat in East Valley

November 6, 2018 0

Epstein, Jermaine win LD18 House race; Norgaard out

November 6, 2018 0

Allen holds off Dem challenger Carlisle

November 6, 2018 0

Doug Ducey soundly wins re-election

November 6, 2018 1 Comment

Syms ousted as Butler, Lieberman win LD28 House race

November 6, 2018 0

Brophy McGee comes through with GOP win as vote count ends

November 6, 2018 1 Comment

The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball

November 5, 2018 0

The Breakdown: No turning back

October 29, 2018 2 Comments

New generation of young voters face old test of turning out

October 26, 2018 0

Charlie Levy: Quenching the thirst for political knowledge

October 22, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Divided

October 22, 2018 0

Independent vows not to take sides if elected

October 15, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Call ’em as you see ’em

October 15, 2018 0

Treasurer candidates clash on proper role of office

October 12, 2018 0

Doug Ducey poised to win with election a month away

October 12, 2018 0

Poll: Ducey leads Garcia by wide margin

October 9, 2018 0

Elections chief candidates unknown across the state

October 5, 2018 0

Ducey, Sinema are wooing ample number of crossover voters

September 28, 2018 0

Parenting and politics – a mix moms navigate, defend

September 28, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Must be campaign season

September 24, 2018 2 Comments

Specter of split chamber looms over Senate president race

September 17, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Ducey and The Donald

September 17, 2018 0

Justice Bolick starts ‘boring website’ amid political clamor

September 14, 2018 0

Doug Ducey’s Donald Trump dilemma

September 14, 2018 3 Comments

Fontes deflects questions on primary election problems

September 12, 2018 0

The Breakdown: Flamin’ hot races

September 10, 2018 0

Court orders Mark Syms to pay $50,000 in attorneys’ fees

September 7, 2018 0

Newcomer sheds doubts to win Democratic schools chief primary

September 7, 2018 0

Control of Legislature comes down to a few crucial races

September 7, 2018 0

Voters shatter state record for turnout in primary election

September 7, 2018 0

Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate

September 7, 2018 1 Comment

Ducey, Garcia to debate in Phoenix, Tucson

September 6, 2018 0

Arizona Senate race likely to be a tale of 2 pivots

September 4, 2018 3 Comments

The Breakdown: Farewell

September 4, 2018 0

Voters send some candidates from ‘varsity’ to the bench

August 31, 2018 0

Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker

August 31, 2018 0

Fractured GOP vote in superintendent’s race spells trouble

August 31, 2018 0

Few survive as political baggage weighs them down

August 31, 2018 1 Comment

Sandra Kennedy, Kiana Sears win Corp Comm Democratic primary

August 28, 2018 0

Riggs squeaks out victory in SPI Republican primary

August 28, 2018 0

Wendy Rogers wins CD1 Republican primary

August 28, 2018 0

Hoffman victorious in schools chief Democratic primary

August 28, 2018 0

Newcomers take lead in LD24 House Dem primary

August 28, 2018 0

Cajero Bedford long run in Legislature over

August 28, 2018 0

Greg Patterson takes step in political comeback

August 28, 2018 0

Former lawmaker John Fillmore on his way back to Capitol

August 28, 2018 0

Steve Gaynor defeats incumbent Michele Reagan for Secretary of State nomination

August 28, 2018 0

Incumbent Mitchell loses LD13 Republican House primary

August 28, 2018 0

David Garcia clinches Democratic gubernatorial nomination

August 28, 2018 0

Stringer survives controversy

August 28, 2018 0

Doug Ducey easily defeats Bennett, wins GOP nomination

August 28, 2018 0

Ugenti-Rita wins LD23 Senate Republican primary

August 28, 2018 0

Shooter political comeback falls short

August 28, 2018 0

Sen. David Farnsworth easily holds off challenger in LD16 Republican primary

August 28, 2018 0

Lesko wins CD8 GOP primary

August 28, 2018 0

Judge gives Bennett four hours to qualify for campaign funds

August 27, 2018 0

PACs pour cash into legislative candidate campaigns

August 24, 2018 0

County recorder calls process to vet petitions into question

August 24, 2018 2 Comments

Ducey talks Trump, education ahead of primary

August 21, 2018 3 Comments

Anthony Garcia: Gathering signatures is a prayer answered

August 20, 2018 1 Comment

Candidates find pros and cons of digging into own pocket

August 20, 2018 0

Dispute over San Tan incorporation invites candidate to run

August 20, 2018 0

Reagan vs Gaynor: Secretary of state’s GOP race heats up

August 20, 2018 3 Comments

Behind the Ballot: It ain’t over til it’s over

August 20, 2018 0

Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears

August 17, 2018 0

Mass subpoenas to be tested in challenge to energy measure

August 17, 2018 0

APS withholds spending in Corp Comm primary elections

August 17, 2018 1 Comment

Judge rules tax on rich initiative can go to ballot

August 16, 2018 1 Comment

Chad Heinrich: How politics and policy are in the blood

August 13, 2018 0

Progressive youths push for Democratic victories

August 13, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Toxic

August 13, 2018 0

Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group

August 10, 2018 0

Sen. Steve Smith calls on Wendy Rogers to withdraw from CD1 race

August 9, 2018 0

Ken Bennett needs 900 contributions to earn Clean Elections funding

August 8, 2018 0

Daniel Ruiz: Election expert’s climb to the 9th Floor

August 6, 2018 0

It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary

August 6, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama

August 6, 2018 0

Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split

August 3, 2018 0

Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum

August 2, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Nerd alert

July 30, 2018 0

Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe

July 27, 2018 0

Steve Farley: A wonk with a dream to be governor

July 27, 2018 0

Lawmakers approve wording for 2018 ballot measures

July 26, 2018 1 Comment

Behind the Ballot: Show me the money

July 23, 2018 0

Paid circulators, not supporters, gathered signatures for Shooter

July 20, 2018 0

David Garcia’s call to reform ICE politically risky in Arizona

July 20, 2018 0

Ducey leads field in campaign funds raised, spent

July 18, 2018 0

Ballot measures could hamper cash flow in crowded election year

July 16, 2018 0

Education divide: Dems Farley, Garcia clash on K-12 education policy

July 13, 2018 0

LD1 incumbents say they have political targets are on their backs

July 13, 2018 0

Judge to rule on Clean Elections ballot measure

July 12, 2018 0

Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary

July 2, 2018 0

Behind the Ballot: Challenge accepted

July 2, 2018 0

Look back: Did Ducey deliver on major tenets of his 2014 campaign?

June 29, 2018 1 Comment

Bad blood, ineffective legislating threaten Mosley in LD5 primary

June 29, 2018 0

Elections officials mull criminal probes of forgeries

June 29, 2018 0

Fraud prevalent in signature gathering of 4 campaigns

June 22, 2018 1 Comment

Campaign season officially kicks off – let the games begin

June 1, 2018 1 Comment

The Breakdown, Episode 17: That’s a wrap

May 9, 2018 0

Lesko wins CD8

April 24, 2018 1 Comment

Ducey flush with cash, outraises 3 Democratic opponents

April 20, 2018 0