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No Labels, political party, Arizona Democratic Party, judge, ballots, election
Aug 9, 2023

Judge rejects Dems’ bid to keep No Labels Party off 2024 ballot

A judge has rebuffed efforts by the Arizona Democratic Party to keep a potential competitor -- and, more to the point, its candidates -- off the 2024 ballot here.

dark money, Proposition 211, Right to Know Act, Americans for Prosperity
Aug 7, 2023

Petersen and Toma in court filing aim to quash Prop 211

With efforts by one set of foes already rebuffed, the state's top Republican lawmakers are making their own bid to quash a new state law designed to shine a light on "dark money.''

Threads, Instagram, social media, Meta, lawmakers, House panel, Hobbs,
Aug 2, 2023

From hot issues to hot dogs, politicians turn to Threads to reach voters

Among the 100 million users who reportedly signed up last month for Threads, Meta’s new social media platform, were Arizona politicians from state and federal offices and from both sides of the aisle.

Lake, Finchem, sanctions, attorney
Aug 1, 2023

Finchem drops bid to overturn election results for SOS

Concluding there's probably no legal path to victory, Mark Finchem is dropping his bid to overturn the 2022 race for secretary of state.

Finchem, Lake, Senate, House, Secretary of State, 2024 primary
Jul 26, 2023

Finchem aims to get reelected to Legislature after losing SOS election

Rebuffed in his bid to become secretary of state, Mark Finchem now wants to go back to the Legislature.

No Labels, lawsuit, political party, Fontes, Arizona Democratic Party, Republicans
Jul 14, 2023

Judge considers Dem lawsuit against No Labels party

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge is mulling whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Arizona Democratic Party against No Labels, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and the county recorders.

Cano, resignation, House, legislative vacancy
Jul 5, 2023

Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session

The former state House minority leader has officially resigned, creating the fifth legislative vacancy this session. Rep. Andrés Cano, D-Tucson, sent his resignation letter Tuesday to state officials including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Speaker of the House Ben Toma, R-Peoria.

No Labels, Fontes, Arizona Democratic Party
Jun 7, 2023

Fontes asks judge to toss Dems’ bid to try to keep potential competitors off ballot

The state's top election official is asking a judge to toss a bid by his own political party to keep potential competitors off the 2024 ballot.

Campbell, new hire, Hobbs
May 31, 2023

Consultant and former lawmaker Chad Campbell tapped as new chief of staff

Consultant and former Democratic lawmaker Chad Campbell will be Gov. Katie Hobbs' new chief of staff, the governor announced this morning.

Fontes, Hobbs, Mayes, Horne, inauguration
May 4, 2023

Committee denies Fontes’ request to use funds for private security detail

A Legislative committee on Thursday denied a request from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to use $250,000 already in his office budget to pay for a private security detail to protect him and his family from "credible security threats,'' a move that comes after Gov. Katie Hobbs also denied a request to assign state troopers to protect Fontes.

Lake, Hobbs, election, Supreme Court
May 4, 2023

Court grants Hobbs, Fontes’ motions for sanctions against Lake

The Arizona Supreme Court granted Gov. Katie Hobbs and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ motions for sanctions against Kari Lake for repeating baseless election fraud claims in court.

May 4, 2023

Bill keeps home addresses secret, impact unclear

Citing death threats, lawmakers passed a bill May 3 meant to seal their home addresses from the public if a judge agrees, but it’s not clear how the new legislation will work in practice or if anyone will still be able to check that lawmakers live in the districts they represent. 

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