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Quixotic campaigns: Why candidates run despite little chance of winning
With the hotly contested primary elections in Arizona’s legislative districts over, the vast majority of seats in the Legislature are essentially decided. Most districts are heavily dominated by one political party, making the November election a mere formality.
Kiehne concedes: Tobin wins primary in CD1
Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin will be the Republican nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, as Republican Gary Kiehne, who was trailing Tobin by 324 votes with thousands of ballots left to count, conceded the race this afternoon.
Quezada edges Hernandez for Senate in LD29
Rep. Martin Quezada beat out Rep. Lydia Hernandez to secure the nomination to the Senate in the heavily Democratic west Phoenix Legislative District 29.
Bolick, Brophy McGee prevail in LD28
In the two-way race for the Republican nomination for the second House seat in central Phoenix’s Legislative District 28, stalwart conservative Shawnna Bolick has beat out the more moderate Mary Hamway by 390 votes with all ballots counted in the district.
Allen, Carter, Barto win in LD15
Former Republican lawmaker David Burnell Smith lost his campaign to take out Republican Rep. John Allen for the GOP nomination to the second House seat in Legislative District 15.
Brnovich defeat of Horne buoys GOP hopes in AG race against Rotellini
The hotly anticipated rematch between Tom Horne and Felecia Rotellini will not come to pass. Instead, Rotellini will take on former Arizona Department of Gaming Director Mark Brnovich in the attorney general’s race.
Every vote counts: Legislative primary races remain too close to call
If you think your vote can’t make a difference, think again. In three of Arizona’s legislative primary races, the difference between the winning and losing candidates is only a handful of votes.
Carter leads while Allen, Burnell Smith fight for second seat
Despite being one of the top targets of conservative Republicans for her role pushing Medicaid expansion through the House, Republican Rep. Heather Carter of Cave Creek coasted to an easy victory in Legislative District 15.
Gowan, Stevens safely re-elected in LD14
Susan Syfert is trailing far behind Reps. David Gowan and Steve Smith in southeastern Arizona’s Legislative District 14.
Republicans backed by Brewer falter in LD23
The trio of Republican challengers backed by Gov. Jan Brewer in Legislative District 23 are faltering in their bids for a seat at the Capitol.
Contreras edges out Cotera in LD19
Rep. Lupe Contreras has easily defeated Democratic challenger Angela Cotera for the Senate seat in Legislative District 19.
Second time’s a charm for Yuma Democrat Fernandez in LD4
It appears the second time's the charm for Yuma Democrat Charlene Fernandez, who is beating her challenger in the Democratic primary for an open House seat in Legislative District 4.
