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Green Party ‘sham’ candidates to stay on ballot
A judge on Tuesday allowed contested Green Party candidates to remain on the November ballot in Arizona, denying a request that they be kicked off because Republicans allegedly recruited them.
Energized GOP in District 25 poses threat to Alvarez
The primary election turnout paints a worrisome picture for Sen. Manny Alvarez, one of several Democrats seeking re-election to the Legislature this year. The challenge Alvarez faces perhaps best illustrates what he and many other Democratic candidates statewide face: How to fend off Republican opponents in a year when the GOP base is energized and an anti-incumbent sentiment is supposedly prevale[...]
Green Party files suit over alleged sham candidates
The Arizona Green Party is asking a federal judge for an injunction that would keep a slate of alleged Trojan horse candidates off the ballot in November. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 7 in U.S. District Court by a Democratic-tied firm names 11 Green Party candidates who were also the subject a complaint filed by the Arizona Democratic Party the prior week.
Ariz. Supreme Court: Huppenthal stays on ballot
Sen. John Huppenthal, a Republican who is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction, survived another court challenge and will stay on the ballot.
Law firm plans to appeal ruling that keeps Huppenthal on ballot
A law firm associated with Arizona Democratic Party will appeal a June 17 court decision that threw out the case against Sen. John Huppenthal, a Chandler Republican who is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Huppenthal, Shaw among 16 candidates targeted in petition challenges
Sixteen challenges were filed in Maricopa County Superior Court against candidates' nominating petitions, including allegations that Sen. John Huppenthal collected thousands of invalid signatures and that House candidate Augustus Shaw lives in wrong legislative district.
GOP claims gains elsewhere, but political experts say impact on Arizona races uncertain
Roughly 20 supporters shared pastries, coffee and handshakes the morning of Nov. 10 while U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, touted progress on environmental legislation, health care reform and economic recovery at a fundraiser in north Phoenix.
Independents continue adding to share of Arizona’s electorate
Voter-registration figures showing that independents are increasing their share of Arizona's electorate reflect that the major political parties are becoming more polarized and alienating voters, a political scientist said Oct. 27.
SCA members face criminal charges
A Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy avoided a six-figure fine earlier this year for violating state campaign finance law, but he and others involved in the imbroglio may be facing criminal charges for their actions.
Pederson launches Web site; source says the Democrat is “leaning” toward candidacy
Like two potential Republican gubernatorial candidates have done, Democrat Jim Pederson has launched a Web site to post opinions related to Arizona government.
Heredia says first duty as Dem director will be to form 2010 field team
Heredia will take the helm of the Arizona Democratic Party after a period of disappointment and discord in the party's ranks. But he's looking beyond all that and is planning to build on Democrats' 2008 election successes in the Arizona Corporation Commission and congressional races, beginning with having "a good field team ready for 2010."
Arizona Democratic Party hires new director
Luis Heredia, a public affairs spokesman for Union Pacific, has been hired as the new executive director of the Arizona Democratic Party.
