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Graham touts backing from Arpaio, party loyalists
AZGOP Chairman Robert Graham quickly rolled out endorsements from Arpaio and longtime party leaders a day after GOP activist Lori Urban confirmed to our reporter that she’s challenging him in the race for chairman – a sure sign that he’s not taking the January race for granted.
It’s a two-way contest for AZGOP chairman
Republicans kept their majorities in the Arizona House and Senate and swept all statewide races, but for some party activists, the election results weren’t a reason for celebration. Rather, it was a cause for dissatisfaction, which was enough to compel some to conclude it’s time to replace state party chairman Robert Graham.
Anti-DuVal group provides no evidence to back up claims
An independent expenditure group that supports Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey accused rival Fred DuVal of helping a group of Puerto Rican terrorists get clemency from the Clinton administration, despite a lack of evidence that the Democratic nominee had any role in the controversy.
Avoiding Arizona’s Akin
Politico observers awoke this morning (Sept. 15) to some surprising news: Russell Pearce had resigned his post as first vice-chairman of the Arizona Republican Party following a mini-furor surrounding comments he made recently on his weekly political talk radio show.
Tracking the early returns
According to figures released today (August 13) by the Arizona Republican Party, 113,000 early ballots have been cast in the GOP primary as of yesterday.
Hallman blasts DeWit over former business ties to convicted insider traders
State treasurer candidate and former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman has released a radio ad blasting his competitors in the Republican primary race, zeroing in on the business ties of opponent Jeff DeWit.
Moderate Republicans challenge conservative party mates in battle for soul of GOP
The battle over the heart and soul of the Republican Party is raging in a beige, West Valley ballroom. Republican Reps. Darin Mitchell and Steve Montenegro sit on the stage with Litchfield Park City Councilwoman Diane Landis, a Republican who is challenging the incumbent team in the primary election for one of the two House seats in Legislative District 13.
Senator urges quick action on immigrants being bused into Arizona
Dear Governor Brewer: I am writing on behalf of the concerned citizens who live in Arizona’s Legislative District 5. Over the weekend, I received countless communications regarding the transport of... […]
Poised for relevance
The Arizona Republican Party in February posted six figures in federal campaign fundraising, the second consecutive month it has done so, while the Arizona Democratic Party barely cracked $50,000 for the month and owes debts totaling more than five times what it has on hand.
Report: Both parties have ‘work cut out for them’ to reach Hispanic vote
Arizona Hispanic voter engagement has not kept pace with the growth of the Latino population, but that is poised to change and political parties need to be ready to take advantage, a new report says.
Tom Morrissey challenges McComish
A former state Republican Party chairman is challenging Senate Majority Leader John McComish of Phoenix in this year’s primary.
Arizona Democrats tout Obamacare benefits, despite problems with rollout
Despite the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, Arizona Democrats touted the law’s “many, many positive aspects” and showcased one woman Monday who successfully got health insurance through healthcare.gov.
