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Schweikert accuses Mitchell of being too liberal
Democrat Harry Mitchell is in his second general election battle against Republican challenger David Schweikert. Campaign advertising has accused Mitchell of voting to cut billions of dollars from Medicare and labeled him “too liberal” for the district.
Mitchell attacks Schweikert on public record, private business
Republican David Schweikert is locked in a heated battle for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District with incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell. Recent campaign commercials have accused Schweikert of mismanagement as Maricopa County treasurer and labeled him a “vulture” investor.
Grijalva race shows just how big GOP wave could be
This year, if you are a Democratic congressperson who voted for the federal health care law, didn’t call loudly enough for tough new immigration laws or supported the stimulus act... […]
CD5 Fundraising: Schweikert narrowly tops Mitchell
U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell posted his biggest fundraising quarter since his first run for Congress, but Republican challenger David Schweikert narrowly topped his cash haul as the two moved into the final stretch of one of the state’s most hotly contested races.
Duda talks about early ballots and the latest from CD3 and CD5
Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jeremy Duda talks about what early ballots mean to campaign strategy and what can be expected from the most watched races in the final weeks before November's election.
Giffords spends more on mailings
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and two other Arizona Democrats running for re-election have spent three times as much money sending fliers touting their accomplishments to constituents this spring as they did during the same period last year.
Christian Palmer talks about Arizona’s developing congressional races
Yellow Sheet Report Assistant Editor Christian Palmer discusses the general election races developing in Arizona's 1st and 5th Congressional District.
Republicans eye Mitchell, Kirkpatrick, Giffords
After years of watching Gabrielle Giffords, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell stick out like blue nails on a very red board, Republicans are ready to swing their hammers again.
Schweikert win sets up rematch with Mitchell
David Schweikert has spent two years itching for a rematch with U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell, and with a commanding win in the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, he'll get another chance in a far more favorable atmosphere.
Arizona voters picking party nominees for Congress
Voters across Arizona are choosing party nominees for the state's eight congressional districts in Tuesday's primary.
Schweikert ramps up ads after declaring victory
It turns out the primary is still on Aug. 24 after all.
Republicans scramble to take on Mitchell in CD5
With few policy positions separating the frontrunners in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, the candidates are relying on their qualifications, credibility and their ability to defeat incumbent Democratic Rep. Harry Mitchell in November as they seek the Republican nomination.
