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‘Open primary’ advocates hoping for better luck in 2016
Supporters of a 2012 ballot measure that would have radically overhauled the way Arizonans choose candidates in primary elections are hoping that different language and a different campaign will result in a better outcome than the landslide defeat they suffered three years ago.
Democrats’ agenda will resonate with Arizona voters in 2014 and beyond
As we considered sites for the Democratic National Committee’s summer meeting, we looked for a location that would demonstrate our party’s ability and willingness to compete in states that have traditionally been Republican strongholds. We chose Arizona.
Projected legislative district advantages held up — mostly
With the 2012 election now in the rearview mirror, the results show that the number-crunching done last year by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was nearly spot on.
Hispanic electorate expanded, but still didn’t reach potential
For those who want to see more of Arizona’s Hispanic community participate in the political process, 2012 provided both a reason to celebrate and an impetus for continued effort.
Clamoring for a fix, politicians take aim at election reform
In the wake of Arizona’s 2012 general election, which was marred by large numbers of uncounted ballots holding up the decision in one congressional district race for 11 days, Secretary of State Ken Bennett said the election system isn’t broken. But he still wants to fix it.
As trend continues, GOP dominates Pinal County
Pinal County’s position as a Democrat stronghold is gone as a new Republican domination took hold in the Nov. 6 election.
Departing legislators ponder laws that might have been
Politicians who leave office, whether it’s by losing an election or reaching a term limit, have unfinished business.
Property tax measure faces burst of opposition
A proposal that seeks to prevent wild swings in property tax bills is encountering a late surge of opposition from tax consultants, who argue it would create inequities among property owners.
Few Arizona politicians digging deep for presidential candidates
For those whose role can involve fundraising and who would seem to have more than a passing interest in the outcome of the presidential campaign, few of Arizona’s state and federal elected leaders had made personal campaign contributions to Mitt Romney or Barack Obama through Sept. 30.
Supporters: Prop 121 would level playing field for independents
Brent Fine took time off work and spent three months gathering 1,768 signatures in order to run as an independent candidate for state House in a Phoenix-area district.
Brewer PAC spends on 2 more congressional races
The political action committee of Republican Gov. Jan Brewer is paying for mailers for or against candidates in two more Arizona congressional races.
Interest group contributions give late boost to Prop 204 campaigns
Education unions and a group representing contractors have given hundreds of thousands of dollars this month to a campaign supporting Proposition 204, while a contribution from a group representing automobile dealers is helping fuel the opposing campaign, records show.
