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Reagan vs Gaynor: Secretary of state’s GOP race heats up
Arizona’s secretary of state contest could be the sleeper race of 2018. The Republican primary contest has gained little attention, but has developed into one of the state’s more contentious races.
Behind the Ballot: It ain’t over til it’s over
In this final episode of our summer series, our team spotlights the hottest races and predicts which candidates will come out on top.
Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears
The winner of Arizona’s Democratic gubernatorial primary — whoever it is — will likely be strapped for cash upon entering the general election.
Mass subpoenas to be tested in challenge to energy measure
Opponents of a ballot measure to increase Arizona’s use of renewable energy have the right to subpoena more than 1,600 individuals who gathered signatures to get the proposed law on the ballot.
APS withholds spending in Corp Comm primary elections
The state’s largest utility is staying out of the Republican primary race for two open Arizona Corporation Commission seats, risking a shakeup that could have serious ramifications for the company.
Judge rules tax on rich initiative can go to ballot
A judge has slapped down efforts by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry to block people from voting whether to hike income taxes on the rich to generate $690 million a year for education.
Chad Heinrich: How politics and policy are in the blood
Chad Heinrich, the new state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, was a farm boy who dreamed of being a bureaucrat.
Progressive youths push for Democratic victories
NextGen, a youth vote program funded by billionaire Tom Steyer, seemed like the right fit for Audrey Ruiz when she was looking for something to get involved in and backers of the program came to recruit her.
Behind the Ballot: Toxic
Arizona is no stranger to legislative candidates with baggage, but this election cycle stands out for the number of candidates, namely Republicans, who are seeking office despite their tarnished reputations.
Realtors assail Rep. Mitchell despite membership in group
The Arizona Association of Realtors is campaigning against one of its own members with negative ads attacking Republican Rep. Darin Mitchell.
Sen. Steve Smith calls on Wendy Rogers to withdraw from CD1 race
State Sen. Steve Smith called on rival candidate Wendy Rogers to drop out of the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and threatened to sue her over radio ads and a website.
Ken Bennett needs 900 contributions to earn Clean Elections funding
With just three weeks to go before the primary election, Ken Bennett still needs 900 contributions to qualify for funding from the Clean Elections Commission.
