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Arizona Judge orders ballot box watching group to stop using ‘Clean Elections’ name
A Maricopa County judge told the founder of a group that organized people to monitor ballot drop boxes to stop using the name “Clean Elections USA” for her organization.
Broomhead to interview Lake on Saturday
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will finally get an event sponsored by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commision, but instead of taking questions from a journalist, she’ll speak with conservative commentator Mike Broomhead, host of a popular show on FM radio station KTAR.
Multiple complaints of voter, election worker harassment as early voting begins
A group of people photographed, filmed and followed two voters when they deposited their ballots at a Mesa drop box on Monday, according to a complaint filed with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.
Hobbs, Lake, Clean Elections back to the drawing board on gubernatorial debate
The Clean Elections Commission will take another week to try to wrangle the gubernatorial candidates onto the same debate stage.
State asks court to keep elections commission from enforcing some campaign laws
An attorney for the state asked the Arizona Court of Appeals to block the Citizens Clean Elections Commission from enforcing certain laws that regulate how much candidates and others can spend on campaigns.
Groups roll out proposed remake of campaign finance
A sweeping ballot measure filed Wednesday by a coalition of liberal advocacy groups aims to make voting easier and reduce the impact of money in campaigns.
Bennett loses court bid to get public financing for gubernatorial campaign
A judge has rejected the latest bid by Ken Bennett to get public financing for his failed gubernatorial bid -- or at least reimburse himself for the money he spent.
Proposition 127 soundly rejected
A $31 million campaign by the state's electric utilities proved enough to keep voters from adopting a constitutional mandate that they generate at least half of their power from renewable sources by 2030.
Contribution limits vs. free speech
Supreme Court campaign finance case could change Arizona elections
While Arizona’s higher campaign contribution limits hang in the balance, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court might achieve what the state law’s supporters seek – give people the ability to contribute more to their favorite politicians and allow candidates to raise bigger amounts from backers.
Bill arming some rural Arizona teachers gets OK
Some teachers or administrators in rural schools and retired police officers working in any Arizona school would be allowed to carry a gun under a proposal approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Quelland pays fine owed to state
As his failed campaign for the Senate ended Tuesday, former legislator Doug Quelland settled the fine he owed to the state, paying the Attorney General’s office $34,400.
