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AG hires investigator to review Reagan’s handling of special election
Attorney General Mark Brnovich hired a special investigator today to determine if Secretary of State Michele Reagan broke any laws in the just-completed special election.
Lawsuit claims errors by Reagan and others contributed to election fiasco
A lawsuit filed Thursday is rebutting claims by Secretary of State Michele Reagan that she bore no blame or responsibility for the fiasco during the presidential preference election.
Critic says Clean Elections initiative ‘defective’
Critic says Clean Elections initiative 'defective'
Banning ballot harvesting boosts elections integrity
From the perspective of a leader of an organization dedicated to true voter engagement, the new law banning ballot harvesting will have a positive effect on our future elections.
Ex-contractor says Reagan inaccurately faulted him for pamphlet error
A report from Secretary of State Michele Reagan’s office inaccurately claimed that election officials asked a former contract employee how to compile a mailing list for publicity pamphlets for the May 17 special election, the ex-contractor said.
Ducey signs bill that undermines campaign finance referendum
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that creates a major roadblock for opponents of a new campaign finance law on “dark money” organizations who hope to get the law repealed via citizen referendum.
FIZZLED BILLS: Fireworks, marijuana and flex loans all went down in smoke
Lawmakers introduced 1,361 bills, memorials and resolutions in the 2016 legislative session, but in the end, most of those measures were left on the cutting room floor.
Panel of federal judges to review Tucson elections
The full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will review the constitutionality of Tucson's local elections systems after a three-member panel of the court ruled against it.
Lawmakers eye removal of ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance law
The so-called “kingmaker” provision in a controversial campaign finance law that takes effect later this year may have to be downgraded to “princemaker” status, thanks to a proposed change being considered by lawmakers.
Can you really open a ballot envelope using a microwave?
The Arizona Capitol Times investigates an oft-repeated rumor that people could commit voter fraud by opening a ballot using a microwave and a bowl of water. Does it work?
Ducey signs campaign finance bill assailed by critics as pro-dark money
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that completely rewrites Arizona’s campaign finance laws, including a provision that critics say will open the state up to more dark money in elections.
