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.
Reagan eyes election law rewrites for 2016
Secretary of State Michele Reagan plans a massive rewrite of Arizona’s campaign finance statutes next session that her office says will simplify and clarify the state’s complex, perpetually growing body of law on the subject.
Drive to recall Douglas officially begins
Foes of state schools chief Diane Douglas can now start gathering the more than 366,000 signatures – probably a lot more – that they will need to try to oust her from office.
Sun City lawmaker to run for Corporation Commission
Rep. Rick Gray, R-Sun City, is running for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Gray filed paperwork today to run for the office.
“Dark money” group won’t have to disclose donors
One of the most prominent spenders of dark money in the 2014 election won’t have to disclose its donors, thanks to a federal judge’s determination that a key campaign finance statute is unconstitutional.
Voting is vitally important even in elections without great drama
Voting is the cornerstone of a democracy and is key to the health of our political system. It is your opportunity for your voice to be heard, to have a say in issues that affect your community, and to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions.