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Rep. Geraldine Peten, D-Goodyear (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Aug 16, 2017

County supervisors choose Goodyear Democrat to fill Rubalcava’s seat

Maricopa County District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo chose Peten from the top three candidates selected by a committee of Legislative District 4 residents. Gallardo’s fellow supervisors unanimously approved the appointment Wednesday morning.

May 19, 2017

Clean Elections audit finds Rep. Rubalcava committed several campaign finance violations

The Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission approved the results of its comprehensive audit of Democratic Rep. Jesus Rubalcava, who stands accused of a series of campaign finance violations that could result in his eviction from office.

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May 6, 2016

Legislative maneuver could undermine dark money referendum

A planned citizen referendum to reverse legislation that would make it easier to spend dark money in Arizona may be about to become twice as difficult.

Apr 22, 2016

Campaign finance bill effectively doubles limits for some politicians

A massive overhaul of Arizona’s campaign finance laws contains a largely overlooked bonus for statewide officials and some others who will be allowed to raise twice as much money from individual contributors than they are now.

Sep 12, 2014

Capitol Quotes: Sept 12, 2014

This week's most outstanding quotes from Arizona's political stage.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne listens to opening arguments from Yavapai Deputy County Attorney Benjamin Kreutzberg, in a hearing into allegations that Horne and political ally Kathleen Winn, violated campaign finance laws. (Photo by Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic)
Aug 11, 2014

Attorneys argue over scope of Clean Elections authority in Horne case

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge heard arguments in a case that will not only determine whether the Citizens Clean Elections Commission can investigate Attorney General Tom Horne, but whether it will be able to investigate any candidates who aren’t part of Arizona’s public campaign funding system.

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Jul 25, 2014

Clean Elections enforcement unchanged by new law

Now that SB1344 has taken effect, I write to announce that the Clean Elections Commission will continue its mission without change.

Jul 24, 2014

‘Dark money’ group: AZ’s trigger law unconstitutional

The Legacy Foundation Action Fund, an Iowa-based 501(c)(4) tied to consultant and Ducey ally Sean Noble that ran ads in April criticizing Smith for his leadership of the US Conference of Mayors, is suing the Clean Elections Commission and Maricopa County elections officials in response to the complaint filed by Smith’s campaign.

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Jul 22, 2014

Sparks fly at Republican gubernatorial debate

The six Republican gubernatorial candidates argued about illegal immigration, the K-12 education standards known as Common Core and economic development in a televised debate Monday.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne listens to opening arguments from Yavapai Deputy County Attorney Benjamin Kreutzberg, in a hearing into allegations that Horne and political ally Kathleen Winn, violated campaign finance laws. (Photo by Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic)
Jul 7, 2014

Horne sues, calls Clean Elections case against him a “stunning power grab’’

Attorney General Tom Horne filed suit July 3 to stop the Clean Elections Commission from suing him, alleging its actions are a “stunning power grab.”

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jun 27, 2014

Horne campaign contributors to investigate whether he violated campaign law

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has hired two lawyers who have contributed money or campaign work for Attorney General Tom Horne to investigate claims he and his staff are using taxpayer time and resources to run his re-election campaign.

May 19, 2014

The complaint that launched a thousand lawsuits?

Sarah Beattie’s complaint against Horne could be the spark that ignites an expected legal battle over Laws 2014, Chapter 225 (S1344: contribution limits; Clean Elections authority), which seeks to bar the Clean Elections Commission from regulating nonparticipating candidates.

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