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Pastor lends star power to Wilcox’s campaign
Pastor today threw his weight behind the campaign of Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, a major boost to her campaign to succeed him in Congress. In a statement from her campaign, Pastor noted the historical significance of sending Wilcox to DC.
Pastor endorses Mary Rose Wilcox for his congressional seat
Retiring U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor endorsed Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox as his preferred replacement in the 7th Congressional District seat he’s held for more than two decades.
Maricopa supervisors to name lawmaker next week
Maricopa County Supervisors plan to name a replacement for Rep. Ruben Gallego next week.
County board forms panel to pick Gallego successor
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is creating a three-member panel to decide who will replace outgoing state Rep. Ruben Gallego of Phoenix as he attempts to win a U.S. congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor.
Kyrsten Sinema: More work to be done for CD9
Ending what had turned into a week of wonder, speculation and fallback planning, U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema today announced she will not switch from her current central Phoenix district to run for retiring Rep. Ed Pastor’s overwhelmingly Democratic south Phoenix district.
Sinema ponders which will be the road not taken
Barely a year after winning a hard-fought battle to put Arizona’s 9th Congressional District in the Democratic column, U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema faces a fork in the road.
All eyes on Sinema as Arizona’s 7th District calls
Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is undoubtedly tempted to jump from her current swing district to the solidly Democratic 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by the retirement of Rep. Ed Pastor, but her campaign is not addressing widespread speculation she will enter the fray.
It’s the moment they’ve all been waiting for
Pastor shook Arizona’s political universe today by announcing that he is retiring at the end of the current term, when he completes his 23rd year in Congress. “I’ve been in public office for 39 years and it’s been a pleasure to serve the people of Arizona,” Pastor said in a news release.
Pastor retiring after 23 years in Congress, several Dems consider running
In a move that is certain to send Democrats into a mad scramble, U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, 70, today announced that he is retiring from at the end of the current term, when he completes his 23rd year in Congress.
Lawmakers welcome immigration reform progress, see little hope for action
WASHINGTON – Arizona lawmakers said a House leadership road map for immigration reform is welcome progress, but not all believe that means long-stalled reform legislation can pass this year.
Rep. Grijalva: No regrets over ranking 13th for missed votes
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva is on track to have one of the lowest attendance records in Congress.
Arizona lawmakers recall tragedy, legacy of JFK assassination
WASHINGTON – Some were in college, some were barely walking. Some still have memories of the day, while others know only the legacy.
