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Daniel Ruiz: Election expert’s climb to the 9th Floor
Daniel Ruiz has spent his entire adult life working for the government in some shape or form.
It’s Maricopa vs. Yuma in LD13 GOP House primary
If Republicans in Maricopa County have their way, nobody from Yuma County will represent Legislative District 13 in the state House of Representatives.
Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama
The race for superintendent of public instruction has historically struggled to garner voters’ attention and donors’ dollars.
Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split
Republican leaders are abandoning state Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in her re-election bid, favoring a former teacher they consider their best shot at keeping the office red.
Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum
Ken Bennett, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, likened himself to Donald Trump and lashed out at Gov. Doug Ducey on education, taxes and the governor’s record in a televised question-and-answer session August 1 on Arizona PBS.
Behind the Ballot: Nerd alert
Steve Farley is hoping that attention to detail will earn him the governor’s seat. But will wonkiness actually win the day for Arizona’s highest statewide office?
Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said the Secretary of State’s Office is preparing to ask the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations that have plagued the 2018 election cycle.
Steve Farley: A wonk with a dream to be governor
As the primary draws near — forcing Democrats to choose sides in the governor’s race — state Sen. Steve Farley is counting on his wonkiness to help him win it all.
Lawmakers approve wording for 2018 ballot measures
A Republican-dominated legislative committee decided Wednesday that voters don't need to be told that if they approve a business-backed tax-limiting measure the state could be foregoing more than $5.2 billion a year in revenues.
Behind the Ballot: Show me the money
It’s campaign season again - surprise - and that means there’s a slew of candidates hitting the pavement for campaign contributions.
Paid circulators, not supporters, gathered signatures for Shooter
When ousted lawmaker Don Shooter first acknowledged he might run for office again, the Yuma Republican described his potential campaign as wholly reliant on supporters in Yuma who insisted he make a comeback.
David Garcia’s call to reform ICE politically risky in Arizona
David Garcia’s recent calls to overhaul the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may have been a step too far, and the resistance he has received could be a sign that unapologetic progressivism won’t play well in Arizona this election cycle.
