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Few survive as political baggage weighs them down
Some candidates with varying degrees of political baggage proved more adept at second chances than others.
Scandal-plagued Gowan wins GOP nomination for return to Legislature
David Gowan’s tumultuous turn as speaker of the House hasn’t turned off voters, who appear poised to send the Sierra Vista Republican back to the Capitol.
Behind the Ballot: Toxic
Arizona is no stranger to legislative candidates with baggage, but this election cycle stands out for the number of candidates, namely Republicans, who are seeking office despite their tarnished reputations.
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.
Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary
Arizona’s Legislative District 14 Republican Senate primary pits scandal-plagued former House Speaker David Gowan against Rep. Drew John and an anti-establishment political newcomer.
Campaign season officially kicks off – let the games begin
May 30 marked the deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run for legislative, statewide and congressional offices. Unlike in previous election cycles, few legislative races are uncontested.
Former speaker files election petitions in political comeback attempt
The Sierra Vista Republican filed 846 nominating petitions to run for the state Senate in Legislative District 14, easily eclipsing the 440 petitions required to qualify for the ballot.
Politicians block constituents’ speech on social media
Some politicians block spam accounts on social media. Some block corporations or trolls. But some Arizona lawmakers block their constituents, something First Amendment experts say may be unconstitutional.
AG: No criminal charges for Gowan administration doctoring public records
Because the records were obtained, albeit at a much later date and by a different administration, there was no way to criminally prosecute the person responsible for altering the records and not promptly turning over documents used in a database’s creation.
Space-taking security perch to be dismantled
The oversized security perch installed in the Arizona House of Representatives by former Speaker David Gowan is coming down.
Dem legislator levels accusation of “inappropriate” relationship
In a political tussle, a freshman House Democrat publicly accused the caucus leader of having an "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer, despite having no evidence.
AG: Gowan travel spending ‘troublesome,’ not criminal
Former Arizona House speaker David Gowan will not be charged by the attorney general despite a lengthy investigation that called reimbursements for travel and per-diem payments given to him “troublesome.”
