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Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate
The statewide Democratic candidates who emerged victorious from primary elections reflect a diverse slate, with people of color and women making up the majority of the nominees. The Republican nominees reflect quite the opposite.
Ducey, Garcia to debate in Phoenix, Tucson
Gov. Doug Ducey and Democratic challenger David Garcia will go head-to-head in back-to-back televised debates on Sept. 24 in Phoenix and Sept. 25 in Tucson.
Arizona Senate race likely to be a tale of 2 pivots
The Senate race in Arizona is shaping up to be a tale of two pivots – Sinema’s transformation over the years against McSally’s more abrupt swing on Trump, the most divisive issue in politics today.
The Breakdown: Farewell
So much has already been said about Sen. John McCain, but his absence raises so many questions for the future of this state. Namely, who comes next?
Voters send some candidates from ‘varsity’ to the bench
To stand up against legislative heavy hitters like House Speaker J.D. Mesnard or Sen. John Kavanagh, you need the varsity squad, Rep. Ken Clark told voters during a debate.
Mitchell primary loss opens door for Bowers’ run for speaker
A surprise loss in Legislative District 13 upended the speaker’s race in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Fractured GOP vote in superintendent’s race spells trouble
With five Republican contenders dividing the vote, the GOP primary race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is too close to call.
Few survive as political baggage weighs them down
Some candidates with varying degrees of political baggage proved more adept at second chances than others.
Sandra Kennedy, Kiana Sears win Corp Comm Democratic primary
Former Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy has easily claimed one of two Democratic nominations for two open Arizona Corporation Commission seats.
Riggs squeaks out victory in SPI Republican primary
With five Republican contenders dividing the vote, the GOP primary race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is too close to call.
Wendy Rogers wins CD1 Republican primary
After an ugly primary campaign involving accusations sex trafficking, fake polls and threats of lawsuits, Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Republican appear to have selected a nominee to take on Democratic incumbent Tom O’Halleran.
Hoffman victorious in schools chief Democratic primary
Kathy Hoffman may have overcome her status as a political newcomer as early voting results have put her ahead by a slim margin in the Democratic primary race for superintendent of public instruction.
