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Gina Swoboda

May 26, 2026

Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?

Key Points: Arizona election officials may face conflict of interest concerns Secretary Adrian Fontes endorses candidate who filed campaign finance complaint Arizona law does not bar election officials from endorsing […]

May 15, 2026

Contentious GOP primary reveals Republicans’ latest party lines

Key Points: Republicans face divisive primaries amid shifting political dynamics, voter makeup Turning Point influence tested against independent voters’ growing electoral hold Conservative incumbents battle fellow Republicans across multiple statewide […]

Apr 17, 2026

GOP candidates get ‘shout out’ from Trump at Turning Point rally, but no formal endorsement

Key Points: President Donald Trump gave shout outs, not endorsements, to down ballot Republicans Elected Republicans coalesced around gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs Remarks targeted Democrats, emphasized governor’s race […]

Feb 4, 2026

Gina Swoboda considers run for Arizona secretary of state

Key Points: Ex- Republican Party chair files to run for Arizona secretary of state Gina Swoboda may face state Rep. Alexander Kolodin in GOP primary Swoboda’s congressional bid for CD […]

Jan 25, 2026

Swoboda steps back as Republican Party of Arizona appoints new chair

Key Points:  Sergio Arellano elected chair of Republican Party of Arizona  Sitting chair Gina Swoboda left seat to pursue congressional run Eligibility questions and hand count prolonged meeting Sergio Arellano […]

Nov 20, 2025

Crowded contest shaping up in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

Key Points:  Congressman chooses to run for governor in 2026, leaving behind vacancy 21 candidates express interest in running to fill vacant spot in CD1 CD1 has a republican voter […]

Oct 24, 2025

Arizona’s GOP chair enters CD1 race despite Republican criticism

Key Points: State Republican chair Gina Swoboda is running in the 2026 race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Despite Trump’s endorsement, Swoboda faces opposition from fellow Republicans  Several Democrats are […]

Aug 24, 2025

Education department under fire for improper ESA purchases

Key Points:  ESA program faces sharp backlash after spending on improper, luxury items  Auditor General and ESA leadership start to consult on risk-based auditing Changes to department practices, jurisdiction of […]

Jan 25, 2025

Republicans re-elect Gina Swoboda as Arizona party chair

Incumbent chair Gina Swoboda fended off a challenge from former Rep. Cory McGarr in the race for chair of the Republican Party of Arizona Saturday. 

Nov 22, 2024

How a steadier state party chair brought cheap postage and big dollars to 2024 candidates

Republicans long neglected a provision of campaign finance law allowing state political parties to coordinate with candidates, granting cheaper mail rates and greater, albeit indirect, corporate support for nominees. But […]

Nov 21, 2024

Judge signals intent to dismiss Arizona GOP voter roll lawsuit

A federal judge said Thursday he is ready to toss a bid by the head of the Arizona Republican Party to rule that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is breaking […]

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Sep 12, 2024

Arizona Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to void executive orders to make registration and voting easier

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court won’t consider a bid by the head of the Arizona Republican Party to void executive orders issued by Gov. Katie Hobbs designed to make […]

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