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Campaign finance laws make funding of election challenges murky
Funds fueling state candidate election challenges remain shrouded by Arizona’s campaign finance code, while congressional candidates’ funding is made fairly transparent by the Federal Election Commission. A gap in reporting […]
Federal judge lets donor disclosure law stand
There's nothing inherently unconstitutional about ensuring Arizona voters know who is trying to influence elections here with their money, a federal judge has ruled.
Billionaire identified as source of $500K contribution to Ducey campaign
Gov. Doug Ducey's reelection campaign is quietly conceding that a $500,000 donation listed as coming from a newly formed company actually was a billionaire who works for a company that owns more than two dozen auto dealerships in the state.
Lawmaker drops proposal to hide most donor identities
The Fountain Hills Republican said Tuesday he’s dropping a measure that would double the threshold at which political and candidate committees in Arizona are required to report the names of their donors.
Campaign finance overhaul passes over Dem opposition
The Senate approved a massive rewrite of Arizona’s campaign finance laws over Democratic opposition on both the substance of the bill and what they said was a total disregard by the Secretary of State’s Office about their concerns.
Federal, state laws at odds on lobbyist political contributions
To curtail the inappropriate influence of money in politics, Arizona law prohibits lobbyists from contributing to lawmakers’ campaign committees while the Legislature is in session.
Republican candidates could benefit from their support of Medicaid
When asked how his vote for Medicaid expansion could threaten his chances at another term in the Arizona Legislature, Senate Majority Leader John McComish points to an Arizona Capitol Times newspaper hanging in a frame behind his desk “The risk of defiance,” the headline reads. “What will GOP senators’ ‘no’ votes on immigration bills cost them?”
Too big?
Huge Arizona legislative districts spur debate about costs, meeting constituents’ needs
As lawmakers and hopeful candidates embark on their 2014 campaigns, many would probably be surprised to learn that they are running for some of the most populous legislative districts in the United States.
Contribution limits vs. free speech
Supreme Court campaign finance case could change Arizona elections
While Arizona’s higher campaign contribution limits hang in the balance, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court might achieve what the state law’s supporters seek – give people the ability to contribute more to their favorite politicians and allow candidates to raise bigger amounts from backers.
Confusion reigns as Court of Appeals blocks campaign finance law
An Arizona Court of Appeals ruling that put the state’s new campaign contribution limits on hold triggered widespread confusion among candidates and election attorneys.
McSally scores big in campaign contributions
After a razor-thin loss last year to Democrat Ron Barber in southeastern Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, Republican Martha McSally is beginning the 2014 race with a significant amount of money in the bank.
The Power of Money
New campaign finance laws could restore clout of business community
Business interests that once served as the gatekeepers of Arizona’s elections may be regaining some of the clout they lost during the Clean Elections era.
