Behind the Ballot: Riding the wave
Democrats are fielding a candidate in nearly every federal, statewide and legislative race this year, using a strategy of saturation that has been successful elsewhere.
Dem election plan puts candidate in nearly every race
This year, the Democratic Party is by design fielding a candidate in nearly every federal, statewide and legislative race, with the exception of one, a strategy that has paid off in other states.
Arizona Democratic Party seeks to overturn ‘ballot harvesting’ ban
Attorney Bruce Spiva contends that the Republican-controlled Legislature acted illegally last year in making it a felony for an individual to take anyone else’s early ballot to a polling place.
Precinct committeemen: Flexing clout when lawmakers leave
Precinct committeemen, the party faithful who show up at legislative district meetings and encourage people to vote, occasionally get a chance to have an even more influential role in state politics.
Federal judge denies state officials access to Democratic voter data
A federal judge on July 24 denied the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office’s attempt to get privileged documents containing voter demographics and related information from the national and local Democratic Party.
Dems see tough primary as the way to a gubernatorial win
The Democratic gubernatorial candidates crave a scrappy primary race in 2018, one they hope will produce a candidate strong enough to unseat Republican incumbent, Gov. Doug Ducey.
Trump controversies drive surge in Democratic ranks
The Arizona Democratic Party found a powerful recruitment tool this year in Republican President Donald Trump, who continues to generate controversies.
Velasquez out, fight moves to finding replacement
Velasquez out, fight moves to finding replacement
Democrats stand strong despite Republican gamesmanship
There was some shady business this legislative session. But the Democrats in the House and the Senate stood strong for our values, and our priorities and we made progress.
Dem candidate Chavez calls police on party officials
Cesar Chavez is back. The self-proclaimed “most well-known Cesar Chavez alive today” showed up at the Arizona Democratic Party headquarters on Nov. 17, questioning why party officials aren’t taking his campaign to represent the 7th Congressional District seriously.
Dems hire former Obama field organizer as state director
The Arizona Democratic Party has hired a battle-tested campaign veteran to run the state party. Sheila Healy, who worked for President Barack Obama’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012, starts today as the state party’s executive director.
Democrats elect Tameron as state party chair
The Arizona Democratic Party elected longtime party operative Alexis Tameron as its new chair, while former Chairman Bill Roe opted to run for the party’s second vice chair position instead of seeking another term.