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Frank Riggs

Jul 17, 2014

In new TV ad, Thomas vows to protect Arizona ‘before it’s too late’

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, now a GOP candidate for governor, used his first television ad of the election cycle to take on immigration, the “gay lobby” and liberal judges.

Jul 16, 2014

Too hot for television

Riggs is going on the airwaves in a way few, if any, candidates for governor have ever gone before: topless. In a new statewide ad that will be airing on cable for at least the next ten days, Riggs declares that he is the “clear choice” for governor because he’s tough enough.

Arizona Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey formally announces the beginning of his campaign (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jul 8, 2014

Melvin endorses Ducey in race for Arizona governor

Having pulled out of the race himself, state Sen. Al Melvin is supporting state Treasurer Doug Ducey for the Republican nomination for Arizona governor.

Jul 1, 2014

Top gubernatorial candidates rake in cash

Thanks to several large personal loans made to her campaign, Christine Jones handily led a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary field in both available resources and money spent.

Jun 26, 2014

Marching to the beat of a different drummer

Riggs worked hard to differentiate himself from the GOP field this morning at a governor’s forum held at the Arizona Assn of Counties’ annual meeting, staking out contrary positions on child safety, infrastructure spending, border security, Huppenthal’s plight, tax reform and selection of judges.

Jun 13, 2014

Gubernatorial candidates tout plans for education

This year’s gubernatorial race could have major implications for the future of K-12 education, from funding levels to school choice to the rancorous debate over the standards known as Common Core.

Former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith (left, Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times) and State Treasurer Doug Ducey (photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Jun 3, 2014

Ducey, Smith, DuVal announce big fundraising hauls

The first fundraising period of 2014 was a good one for GOP gubernatorial hopefuls Doug Ducey and Scott Smith, who pulled in about $1 million apiece since the start of January.

May 28, 2014

AZ governor candidates Ducey, Riggs file day before deadline

Two Republican candidates vying to be governor of Arizona have filed necessary signatures to get on the ballot.

May 15, 2014

Brewer pans guv candidates’ plans to scrap income taxes

A plan by some Republican gubernatorial hopefuls to eliminate the state income tax is getting a cool reception from the woman they hope to replace.

Apr 28, 2014

Former GoDaddy exec Christine Jones submits gubernatorial nominating signatures

A former executive for internet company GoDaddy has filed nominating petitions to enter the Republican primary for Arizona governor.

Mar 27, 2014

Make ready, take aim, (mis)fire!

Frank Riggs took aim at Ducey today, criticizing his GOP rival for comments he purportedly made at last week’s candidate forum hosted by the Home Builders Assn of Central Arizona... […]

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