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Democrats

May 26, 2016

Democrats stand strong despite Republican gamesmanship

There was some shady business this legislative session. But the Democrats in the House and the Senate stood strong for our values, and our priorities and we made progress.

Mar 18, 2016

Governor’s Office hoping to round up Dem votes for ACA overhaul, housing projects

Whether Gov. Doug Ducey can get the Republican votes he needs to pass his proposed overhaul of the Arizona Commerce Authority seems beyond question. Getting the Democratic votes may be far trickier.

Mar 11, 2016

Democrats say they were shut out of campaign finance overhaul amendments

A debate over the merits of a campaign finance overhaul devolved into a spat between Senate Democrats and a top elections official.

Feb 22, 2016

Independents seek voice in Arizona presidential primary

A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.

Feb 19, 2016

Dems target $1.3 million for legislative races

Dems target $1.3 million for legislative races

Feb 1, 2016

House takes first step toward district boundaries drawn entirely by Republicans

A House panel approved a change in the redistricting process that, if ratified by voters, could have the lines for future legislative and congressional elections drawn only by Republicans.

Jan 29, 2016

Rep. Matt Kopec: He’s the new kid on the block

As Democratic Rep. Matt Kopec was being sworn in as the newest member of the Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 20, his fellow Tucson Democrats jokingly suggested that the 27-year-old had his entire life ahead of him, and shouldn’t throw it away as a Democrat in the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature.

Jan 26, 2016

Arizona’s voter registration dips in last quarter of 2015

The number of people registered to vote in Arizona declined by 1 percent during the last three months of 2015.

Jan 18, 2016

Q&A with House Minority Leader Eric Meyer

After eight years fighting – usually unsuccessfully – against Republican-backed policies and budgets, House Minority Leader Eric Meyer is heading into his final year in the House hoping Democrats will fare better.

Jan 18, 2016

Q&A with Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs

Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs heads into the 2016 Legislative session at even more of a disadvantage than usual.

Jan 12, 2016

Republicans and Democrats win battle over voter registration spots

Republicans and Democrats are going to keep their preferred -- and exclusive -- spots on Arizona voter registration forms.

Jan 11, 2016

Dems call for new spending on schools, welfare

Arizona Legislative Democrats want to use the state’s surplus funds to reinvest in education, child safety, economic development, public safety and natural resources.

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