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They’re gritting their teeth as they write the checks
In an effort to downplay the importance that money will play in next year’s US Senate race, foes of McCain (and, specifically, supporters of Ward) have predicted that McCain won’t have as big a war chest as he had when he crushed JD Hayworth in 2010.
State Supreme Court rules Legislature can’t tinker with local elections
For the second time in three years, the Arizona Supreme Court has blocked efforts by state lawmakers to control when charter cities can hold their elections.
AZ Supreme Court to consider future of community college district seats
The Arizona Supreme Court agreed today to hear an appeal to a ruling that struck down a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board.
Arizonans should pay special attention to Corp Comm election
I’ve been around Arizona Republican politics for quite a while. As always, the stakes in the upcoming primary election for our party are significant.
Chavez misses deadline to appeal
Cesar Chavez missed the deadline to appeal a ruling that he be barred from running in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, ending his chances of appearing on ballots in August.
Murphy opts to run for Peoria City Council rather than Senate
Sen. Rick Murphy won’t seek reelection to the Arizona State Senate, and will instead run for the Peoria City Council.
Sinema files re-election papers for 9th District
Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has filed nominating petitions to quality for the ballot as she prepares to seek re-election in Arizona's 9th Congressional District.
It’s not electioneering. Promise.
As anticipated, the ads that the Legacy Foundation Action Fund began airing on Friday attack Mesa Mayor Scott Smith for his role as president of the US Conference of Mayors.
Elections to move forward as judge okays at-large districts for community college board
A judge ruled that a law creating two new at-large seats on the Maricopa County Community College District governing board is constitutional and will allow elections for those seats to move forward.
Mesnard plans campaign finance law reform fix bill
The separate campaign committees that dozens of candidates have filed for the 2014 primary and general elections will soon be a thing of the past if Rep. J.D. Mesnard can round up support quickly enough for a bill to eliminate the onerous new requirement.
Two-tier voting system possible in Arizona, Kansas
When Georgia Bartlett moved to Arizona more than a year ago, she did what she's done in each of the many states where she lived since reaching voting age: She registered to vote.
Federal, state laws at odds on lobbyist political contributions
To curtail the inappropriate influence of money in politics, Arizona law prohibits lobbyists from contributing to lawmakers’ campaign committees while the Legislature is in session.
