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Sentiment towards APS could affect various political races
The outcome of several key races on next week's ballot could turn on how Arizonans feel about their utility company -- especially if it’s Arizona Public Service.
Billionaire helps Garcia, but no match for Ducey’s millions
Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey is burying his Democratic foe in a landslide of dollars.
Candidates find pros and cons of digging into own pocket
While self-funders haven’t been very successful at the state and federal level in Arizona, the strategy has paid off for candidates aiming for lower-level offices, such as the Legislature or a city council.
Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears
The winner of Arizona’s Democratic gubernatorial primary — whoever it is — will likely be strapped for cash upon entering the general election.
Utility’s parent company spends millions to sway elections
The state's largest electric utility already has set aside close to $11 million to make elections this year come out the way it wants.
Democratic poll concludes Ducey is vulnerable in 2018
Gov. Doug Ducey is vulnerable to a Democratic challenger in the 2018 election as voters find him lukewarm, a new poll shows.
Ducey outraises 2 Dem foes combined in gubernatorial race
Gov. Doug Ducey raised more than $2 million more than his Democratic competitors for the 2018 Arizona governor’s race.
Attorney general makes appointment in campaign finance case
Attorney General Mark Brnovich has appointed a county prosecutor to review a finding that found his predecessor violated campaign finance laws during the 2010 campaign.
Reports show Arpaio spent $12.6 million in re-election bid
The final campaign finance reports from the Maricopa County sheriff's election show that Republican Joe Arpaio spent a total of $12.6 million in his unsuccessful bid for a seventh term in office.
Candidates got away with ignoring big-dollar disclosure requirement
Statewide and legislative candidates widely ignored a requirement to disclose big-dollar contributions during the final days of their campaign, and election officials are in no mood to go after them.
Once a warrior against dark money, Secretary of State Reagan does an about-face
Back when she was a lawmaker and chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan made it her top priority to hold political campaigns accountable and shine a light on dark money.
APS offers deal that still shrouds its 2014 spending
APS has made an offer to settle its ongoing dispute with Commissioner Burns: Drop your inquest into our 2014 political spending and we’ll support a commission rule to make sure election spending by any entity (both regulated and unregulated) with business before the commission is disclosed in the future.
