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Open primary ‘do-gooders’ push Frankenstein of a ballot scheme
The Arizona Capitol Times recently reported the same people behind the failed jungle primary initiative in 2012 plan on taking another run at it in 2016. Only this time jungle primary supporters intend to team up with another group of liberals pushing an aggressive regulatory agenda designed to relieve Arizonans of our free speech rights—all under the guise of eliminating so-called dark money.
Study: Most independents identify as moderates
A study by Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy showed that registered independents, who last year became the largest bloc of voters in the state, overwhelmingly view themselves as moderates, are issue-driven and, perhaps most importantly, don’t exercise the political muscle they have in elections.
IRC reform sputtered out, but other efforts are in the works
When passions ran high over the controversy surrounding Arizona’s decennial redistricting process in 2011, the air was laden with talk of reforms. But in the four years since the controversy erupted, the Legislature has made no move to ask voters for reforms.
Federal court rules Tucson ward system unconstitutional
In an often strongly worded opinion, the majority of the three-judge panel said the system of partisan nomination by wards but electing at large unconstitutionally denies residents equal rights. And the losers in that system, according to the court, are Republicans.
To sue or not to sue over Clean Elections rule?
Secretary of State Michele Reagan is unlikely to sue over a new political committee rule passed by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, but a top aide said he expects someone from the business community to go to court.
Arizona voter registration numbers up by more than 47,000
Arizona's voter registration numbers are up by more than 47,000 since the last report in July.
Voters approve many school bond, budget override proposals
Preliminary election results show school bond and budget override proposals across the state were faring better than they usually do with voters.
Clean Elections delays final vote on political committee rule
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission temporarily delayed its vote on a proposed rule that will clarify what constitutes a political committee under Arizona’s campaign finance statutes and possibly require disclosure from some dark money organizations due to last-minute changes that threw the commission’s meeting into confusion.
Campaign spending for 2016 has already topped $5.5 million in Arizona
With more than a year until the election, congressional candidates in Arizona have already spent $5.5 million on their campaigns – for everything from consultants to coffee mugs, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings.
Ducey won’t change date of Arizona’s presidential primary
Saying the number of presidential contenders likely means no early decision on a nominee, Gov. Doug Ducey won’t use his power to move next year’s presidential primary from March 22.... […]
Incumbent McSally’s funding greater than challengers
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) ai??i?? Republican Rep. Martha McSally has raised more than three times the funds than the amount the two Democrats challenging her in Congressional District 2 have raised,... […]
Arizona ruling paves way for redistricting proposals in other states
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the authority of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission to draw congressional boundaries is reverberating far beyond the confines of the Grand Canyon State.
