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Three Corporation Commission candidates to run as team
Three GOP contenders for the three open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission teamed up to run as a slate after months of a disjointed Republican campaign.
Former state senator to run for Corporation Commission
Former Republican state Sen. Al Melvin is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Melvin, who served six years in the Senate before briefly running for governor in 2014, announced on Thursday that he would be seeking a spot on the commission, which has three seats up for grabs in the 2016 election.
Conservatives rolling to victory in LD11 races
A game of musical chairs in Legislative District 11 left three open seats at the Capitol.
Melvin endorses Ducey in race for Arizona governor
Having pulled out of the race himself, state Sen. Al Melvin is supporting state Treasurer Doug Ducey for the Republican nomination for Arizona governor.
Melvin withdraws from governor’s race
Sen. Al Melvin withdrew from the Republican primary for governor on Monday, citing the slow pace of his collection of contributions to qualify for Clean Elections funding.
Captain Al sends distress call
Melvin appears to be setting the stage for an early exit from the gubernatorial race. In an email to supporters, Melvin pleaded for $5 contributions to qualify for public financing and thereby make his run viable.
Melvin eyes withdrawal from race over Clean Elections funding
Sen. Al Melvin said he’ll withdraw from the Republican primary for governor if he can’t qualify for Clean Elections funding.
Gubernatorial candidates tout plans for education
This year’s gubernatorial race could have major implications for the future of K-12 education, from funding levels to school choice to the rancorous debate over the standards known as Common Core.
Ducey, Smith, DuVal announce big fundraising hauls
The first fundraising period of 2014 was a good one for GOP gubernatorial hopefuls Doug Ducey and Scott Smith, who pulled in about $1 million apiece since the start of January.
Lawmakers say the darndest things
Arizona lawmakers finished one of the fastest sessions in recent memory this April, but still found time for behavior that amazes, amuses and sometimes embarrasses the state’s legislative body.
Brewer pans guv candidates’ plans to scrap income taxes
A plan by some Republican gubernatorial hopefuls to eliminate the state income tax is getting a cool reception from the woman they hope to replace.
Former GoDaddy exec Christine Jones submits gubernatorial nominating signatures
A former executive for internet company GoDaddy has filed nominating petitions to enter the Republican primary for Arizona governor.
