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Ducey tops field of gubernatorial candidates in campaign spending
The Democrats don't even have a gubernatorial candidate yet. But that hasn't kept the Republican Governors Association from already spending more than $9.2 million to ensure that Doug Ducey gets another four-year term, virtually all of that for commercials to attack David Garcia.
Behind the Ballot: It ain’t over til it’s over
In this final episode of our summer series, our team spotlights the hottest races and predicts which candidates will come out on top.
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.
Schools chief debate centers on teaching of intelligent design
Three of the Republicans hoping to be state school superintendent want students exposed to and taught "intelligent design,'' but not necessarily as part of the science curriculum.
Candidates lining up to challenge Douglas for school chief
Two more candidates have joined the 2018 race for superintendent of public instruction, and neither challenger to Republican Diane Douglas had kind words for the incumbent.
But, Frank, can you do this?
When Frank Riggs aspired to become governor in 2014, many observers questioned why he did not instead run for superintendent of public instruction, given his education-centric campaign and anti-Common Core yard signs.
Bennett endorses Ducey; Riggs and Thomas also offer their support
Secretary of State Ken Bennett endorsed his former rival Doug Ducey in the Arizona governor’s race, following through on a pledge he made early in the campaign to back the Republican nominee, whoever it is.
Arizona GOP governor’s primary hot in final week
The race for the Republican nomination in Arizona's governor's primary is down to a final week.
Border security dominates governor’s race, but many doubt validity of proposals
Border security and illegal immigration have become dominant issues in the Republican primary for governor as some accuse their opponents of making unrealistic promises that they can’t keep.
Two-way race? Ducey, Jones lead GOP pack as early voting nears
The six-way primary for the Republican nomination in the governor’s race is now down to two candidates — at least according to them.
Sparks fly at Republican gubernatorial debate
The six Republican gubernatorial candidates argued about illegal immigration, the K-12 education standards known as Common Core and economic development in a televised debate Monday.
