Incumbent Schweikert takes lead in CD1 race
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz, has taken a lead against a former Democratic state representative in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. After falling behind early Tuesday night to Amish Shah, Schweikert […]
Amish Shah Apparently Voted For Donald Trump. That’s Disqualifying
Dr. Shah’s vote for Trump coupled with his votes in the legislature against women and his past registration as a Republican means we can’t trust him as our Congressman in CD1.
School board president, former lawmaker among nominees for LD22 vacancy
Democrats in Legislative District 22 nominated three candidates for a legislative vacancy Monday night, sending them to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for the third vacancy election in a week.
Three more candidates nominated for second LD5 House vacancy
Democratic precinct committeemen in Legislative District 5 succeeded in nominating three candidates for a second legislative vacancy in the district after failing earlier in the week.
Democrat appointed for 2nd time to fill a House vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a Democrat to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives who the board appointed in 2021 for an earlier vacancy.
Open, targeted House seats drive fundraising as numerous hopefuls line up
Arizona is expected to be a battleground for presidential and Senate races in 2024, but it’s looking as if the state could also have some high-profile House races.
Primaries set, some legislative incumbents face off
While some state Senate candidates can relax – nine are unopposed both in the August primary and the general, and a few others are facing only token opposition in districts that are safe for their parties – other would-be legislators have tough races ahead of them.
GOP lawmakers flex political muscle on LGBTQ bills
House Speaker Rusty Bowers still wants a hearing for a bill he is co-sponsoring to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people, even if he has to handpick the committee to get […]
Shah answers the call at 30,000 feet
After spending some time off, Rep. Amish Shah, an emergency room physician, returned to work earlier than expected during a Thursday morning flight between Washington D.C. and Phoenix. Shah, D-Phoenix, […]
Sex education bill goes to governor
State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that will require special parental permission before a student is taught anything about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Injured lawmakers, travel slow House progress
The travel of several lawmakers and a string of bad luck for two others slowed the House’s business and threatened the Republicans’ ability to pass controversial bills with their narrow margin.
Rare disease diagnosis should not relegate patients to substandard care
The State of Black Arizona is hopeful the Arizona legislature will focus on legislation that improves the lives of those it serves through eliminating harmful restrictions and protocols, and avoid the unhealthy policies that impede healthier lives for all in our state.