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Another outside group launches ad against Mitchell
Another outside group is taking out ads opposing the re-election of Democratic Rep. Harry Mitchell in Arizona's 5th Congressional district.
Mitchell in tight race versus Schweikert to retain seat in Congress
David Schweikert said he’s having more fun in this election than he’s ever had, certainly more fun than two years ago when Rep. Harry Mitchell beat him by 10 percentage points.
Bertolino discusses expected voter turnout and the Mitchell-Schweikert race
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the expected voter turnout and the developments in the fight over Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
Schweikert accuses Mitchell of being too liberal
Democrat Harry Mitchell is in his second general election battle against Republican challenger David Schweikert. Campaign advertising has accused Mitchell of voting to cut billions of dollars from Medicare and labeled him “too liberal” for the district.
Mitchell attacks Schweikert on public record, private business
Republican David Schweikert is locked in a heated battle for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District with incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell. Recent campaign commercials have accused Schweikert of mismanagement as Maricopa County treasurer and labeled him a “vulture” investor.
Tea party groups poised to influence races in Arizona, around nation
What began last year as rallies to protest government spending has emerged as a political force that could influence elections across the nation.
Despite the lack of central tea party organization and some internal disagreement, three basic principles unite them: fiscal responsibility, limited government and support of a free market.
CD5 Fundraising: Schweikert narrowly tops Mitchell
U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell posted his biggest fundraising quarter since his first run for Congress, but Republican challenger David Schweikert narrowly topped his cash haul as the two moved into the final stretch of one of the state’s most hotly contested races.
Duda talks about early ballots and the latest from CD3 and CD5
Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jeremy Duda talks about what early ballots mean to campaign strategy and what can be expected from the most watched races in the final weeks before November's election.
Christian Palmer talks about Arizona’s developing congressional races
Yellow Sheet Report Assistant Editor Christian Palmer discusses the general election races developing in Arizona's 1st and 5th Congressional District.
Republicans eye Mitchell, Kirkpatrick, Giffords
After years of watching Gabrielle Giffords, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell stick out like blue nails on a very red board, Republicans are ready to swing their hammers again.
Schweikert win sets up rematch with Mitchell
David Schweikert has spent two years itching for a rematch with U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell, and with a commanding win in the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, he'll get another chance in a far more favorable atmosphere.
Schweikert ramps up ads after declaring victory
It turns out the primary is still on Aug. 24 after all.
