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Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group
The Arizona Association of Realtors is campaigning against one of its own members with negative ads attacking Republican Rep. Darin Mitchell.
Sen. Steve Smith calls on Wendy Rogers to withdraw from CD1 race
State Sen. Steve Smith called on rival candidate Wendy Rogers to drop out of the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and threatened to sue her over radio ads and a website.
It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary
If Republicans in Maricopa County have their way, nobody from Yuma County will represent Legislative District 13 in the state House of Representatives.
Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama
The race for superintendent of public instruction has historically struggled to garner voters’ attention and donors’ dollars.
Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split
Republican leaders are abandoning state Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in her re-election bid, favoring a former teacher they consider their best shot at keeping the office red.
Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum
Ken Bennett, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, likened himself to Donald Trump and lashed out at Gov. Doug Ducey on education, taxes and the governor’s record in a televised question-and-answer session August 1 on Arizona PBS.
Eric Spencer: On elections, war, and jumps from a plane
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said he has always been fascinated by politics and law, and the intersection between three disciplines – politics, public policy and law – has defined his career.
Behind the Ballot: Nerd alert
Steve Farley is hoping that attention to detail will earn him the governor’s seat. But will wonkiness actually win the day for Arizona’s highest statewide office?
Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said the Secretary of State’s Office is preparing to ask the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations that have plagued the 2018 election cycle.
Steve Farley: A wonk with a dream to be governor
As the primary draws near — forcing Democrats to choose sides in the governor’s race — state Sen. Steve Farley is counting on his wonkiness to help him win it all.
Lawmakers approve wording for 2018 ballot measures
A Republican-dominated legislative committee decided Wednesday that voters don't need to be told that if they approve a business-backed tax-limiting measure the state could be foregoing more than $5.2 billion a year in revenues.
Behind the Ballot: Show me the money
It’s campaign season again - surprise - and that means there’s a slew of candidates hitting the pavement for campaign contributions.
