Courts prepare for influx of election challenges, legal questions remain
After litigious 2020 and 2022 elections, another round of legal challenges in 2024 are all but assumed by the judiciary, election attorneys and professionals, with contests set to enter a […]
Andrew Gould – a history student looking out for the little guy
As an attorney turned trial court judge, appellate judge, Arizona Supreme Court justice and attorney once more, Andrew Gould has seen all stripes of the law. In a recent interview […]
LD15 candidate responds to allegations he is not eligible to run
A Republican candidate for state House is seeking to dismiss a complaint filed against him alleging he doesn’t meet state residency requirements to hold public office.
Local prosecutors differ on abortion enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court could rewrite the national landscape for abortion access, but it’s up to local officials to enforce any restrictions – and candidates running for key offices in Arizona have different plans if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
After court losses, ballot initiative backers regroup
As in most recent election years, Arizonans will probably get the chance to vote on several ballot initiatives this November, but this year’s measures come on the heels of court rulings that have blocked a pair of high-profile proposals.
Audit probe poses problem for next AG
The extraordinary interim report that Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued on his election fraud investigation last week indicated that the probe might take months or even years to finish, which […]
Primaries 1-year away, races taking shape
Legislative and congressional districts could change dramatically after redistricting, and some newcomers and incumbents alike are waiting to see what the new districts look like before they decide whether to jump into a race.
Ducey picks former aide for Supreme Court
Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday chose Kathryn Hackett King as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice, making her his record-shattering sixth high court pick.
Supreme Court finalists tout varied experience
The 60-day clock is ticking for Gov. Doug Ducey to choose his sixth Arizona Supreme Court justice from a list of seven applicants submitted by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.
Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape
Arizona is sitting somewhere between keeping the 2020 election alive and preparing for the 2022 election, where all statewide executive offices will be on the ballot as well as a U.S. Senate seat.
Supreme Court justice to retire
A Gov. Doug Ducey-appointed Supreme Court justice announced his retirement today, effective April 1, after about three years on the bench, capping a total of 20 years as a judge.
Supreme Court hears Tucson election case
An attorney for the city of Tucson asked Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday to slap back yet another effort by state lawmakers to tell charter cities when they have to hold […]