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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.
Tainted GOP candidates dot campaign trail to Legislature
A handful of would-be Republican lawmakers stand out from a crowded field of legislative candidates this election cycle for their tarnished reputations, but some may still land in office.
It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary
If Republicans in Maricopa County have their way, nobody from Yuma County will represent Legislative District 13 in the state House of Representatives.
Bad blood, ineffective legislating threaten Mosley in LD5 primary
A crowded Republican primary race in Legislative District 5 and friction among the candidates could pose a threat to Rep. Paul Mosley’s run for a second term in the House.
Behind the Ballot: Riding the wave
Democrats are fielding a candidate in nearly every federal, statewide and legislative race this year, using a strategy of saturation that has been successful elsewhere.
Dem election plan puts candidate in nearly every race
This year, the Democratic Party is by design fielding a candidate in nearly every federal, statewide and legislative race, with the exception of one, a strategy that has paid off in other states.
Circumstances sweep away some of Ducey’s agenda
Gov. Doug Ducey has faced difficult legislative sessions before. But this session was on another level.
Legion of striking teachers descend on Capitol as Senate adjourns
As more than 40,000 teachers and their supporters marched from downtown Phoenix to the Arizona Capitol the next morning, the state Senate adjourned for the week and rank-and-file members left without a vote on a budget that could boost teacher pay.
Recent series of political plights plague governor
The bad news started when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber SUV in Tempe. Some blame was directed at Gov. Doug Ducey for welcoming the technology company to test autonomous vehicles in Arizona with little-to-no oversight.
Political experts ponder Franks endorsement – boost or baggage?
After resigning amid scandal, Trent Franks called on Sen. Steve Montenegro to run for his 8th Congressional District, a call the state senator embraced wholeheartedly in announcing his candidacy.
DeWit to stay treasurer as U.S. Senate confirmation unfolds
Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit ended speculation about a potential U.S. Senate run by accepting a job with the Trump administration in Washington, D.C.
State board mulls confederate name, who can change it
Efforts to eliminate the "Jefferson Davis Highway'' in Arizona stalled Monday amid questions of exactly where it is, who has the authority to change the name -- and whether it even exists at all.
