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Douglas’ win reflects why most Dems lost in 2014
Outnumbered and out-financed in the land of Barry Goldwater, Democrats often trade with the currency of hope. But even hope quickly collapsed under the weight of mathematical reality on Nov. 4, when Republicans swept statewide races in victory after victory. The success mirrored the party’s triumph at the national level, where the GOP expanded its dominance in the U.S. House and seized contr[...]
McSally now leading Barber by just 341 votes
Elections officials in Pima County are set to count ballots that could decide whether incumbent Democrat Ron Barber or Republican Martha McSally wins Arizona's 2nd Congressional District seat.Elections officials in Pima County are set to count ballots that could decide whether incumbent Democrat Ron Barber or Republican Martha McSally wins Arizona's 2nd Congressional District seat.
Campbell mulling Dem party chair run
Campbell had some harsh words yesterday (Nov. 6) about his party’s future and what he feels it must to do reverse its massive losses from the 2014 election, and he may soon try to do something about it.
Scarce Funding for 1920s Early Education
Every year that teacher Anne Tinsley taught kindergarten at Flagstaff’s Emerson School, the 40 or so members of her class got to visit the fire department and sit on the huge fire truck.
Thank goodness that’s over: Campaign ads, cash left voters with ‘election fatigue’
Political observers and voting experts said there was a real sense of “election fatigue” this fall among voters, who were inundated by ads and campaign cash.
Grand Canyon, other parks float entry-fee increase
Visiting the Grand Canyon and other national parks could get a little pricier. The National Park Service said 115 of its 401 units plan to seek public comment on entrance fees that could go up starting next year.
Barber, McSally congressional race remains real close
Democratic Rep. Ron Barber and Republican Martha McSally are keeping a close eye on the emerging vote tally in two southern Arizona counties Friday as their race for Congress remains razor-thin.
Brnovich names transition team
Attorney general-elect Mark Brnovich named a four-person transition team that includes some of his earliest supporters.
Douglas narrowly beats Garcia in AZ schools chief race
Former suburban school board member Diane Douglas narrowly won the race to become Arizona's top education official after running a one-issue campaign to repeal the Common Core education standards.
Democrat Randall Friese retakes Lead over Republican Rep. Ethan Orr
Democrat Randall Friese has taken a 233-vote lead over Republican Rep. Ethan Orr in what has become a seesaw race for the second House seat in Tucson’s Legislative District 9.
3 major races remain unsettled in Arizona
Election workers across Arizona are still tallying ballots as three major races remain unsettled. The races for the 2nd Congressional District, superintendent of public instruction and a statewide ballot measure about federal government overreach remain too close to call.
Failed Apple Mesa plant operator GT says SEC investigating its business
Sapphire materials maker GT Advanced Technologies, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in October, said Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an inquiry into its business.
