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Brent Backus

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Sep 22, 2022

Residency challenges hard to prove

Arizona law requires politicians to live in the districts they represent, but not much stands in the way of “carpetbagging” lawmakers who live outside their district.  

Aug 28, 2018

Shooter political comeback falls short

Ousted lawmaker Don Shooter’s political comeback attempt is so far falli

Jul 24, 2018

Unknown person pays for legal challenge to Shooter’s candidacy

Attorney Timothy La Sota represented Republican Brent Backus when he filed a legal challenge over ousted lawmaker Don Shooter’s residency.

With law enforcement and seized weapons in the background, Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday details for invited media -- and campaign photographers -- the success of the Border Strike Force. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Jul 23, 2018

Behind the Ballot: Show me the money

It’s campaign season again - surprise - and that means there’s a slew of candidates hitting the pavement for campaign contributions.

Don Shooter awaits a vote by the state House on whether to expel him on Feb. 1, 2018. He was later removed from office by a vote of 56-3. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 15, 2018

Ex-lawmaker Shooter says Yuma is his home, judge to rule

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz will rule today in a lawsuit challenging former Yuma Rep. Don Shooter’s residency — an issue that could keep him off the ballot this fall.

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