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GOP candidates crowd Arizona congressional races
Four of Arizona's eight congressional seats are likely to be competitive in November's general election, three held by Democrats and one in a Republican-leaning district being vacated by a Republican who is retiring.
Arizona Realtors back 78 statewide and legislative candidates
The Arizona Association of Realtors endorsed 78 statewide and legislative candidates the group says promote issues important to homeowners, Realtors and the real estate industry.
Williams faces Clean Elections complaint from Kotterman supporter
Democrat Jason Williams is facing a complaint alleging that his campaign for state schools chief has committed a number of Clean Elections violations.
Immigration jeopardizes Obama’s ‘Win the West’ strategy
Thousands of people rallied at the Arizona Capitol last month to protest the signing of S1070, Arizona’s new immigration law. Despite the public outcry, though, the law is supported by an overwhelming percentage of Arizonans, and President Obama’s opposition to the law may hurt his image in the state.
Primary Matchups
The national electoral climate has been portrayed as a battle by incumbents to keep their seats against a groundswell of anti-incumbency sentiment.
Current, former lawmakers banking on experience in Senate races
District 2 With Window Rock Democrat Sen. Albert Hale facing term limits, the Senate seat in District 2 is up for grabs. Four people are running, all are Democrats, which... […]
Session Wrap 2010
Unlike year’s past, lawmakers in 2010 wrapped up their work in late April, the earliest ending time in a decade. This year’s annual Session Wrap looks at the successes conservative legislators had in pushing policy, especially in the realm of social policy, and slashing government spending. There are also analyses of daily attendance and voting performance, as well as a look at which lawmakers[...]
Six state representatives say goodbye to Capitol
Six state representatives say goodbye to Capitol
With 19 bills signed, Nelson most successful senator in ’10
Sen. John Nelson, a Republican from Litchfield Park, saw 19 of his 33 bills make it through the Legislature and get signed by the governor this year. Nelson said the key to his legislative success is a commitment to seeing bills through each step of the lawmaking process.
Senate minority leader says S1070 stems from hate
Senate Minority Leader Jorge Luis Garcia is a liberal Democrat who, nonetheless, occasionally can be talked into supporting Republican-sponsored bills when political realities dictate practicality.
House minority leader says more Democrats headed to Legislature
The past two years may not have shaped up the way David Lujan imagined when he ran for minority leader in the fall of 2008.
House Democrats eye leadership posts to be vacated next year
The Democratic caucus will face significant change as its top two leaders are both leaving the House after this term.
