Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, […]
Challenges to primary election candidates oust 12, 10 survive
Key Points: Litigation removes 12 political hopefuls, allows finalization of ballots Courts keep 10 candidates on ballot in statewide, congressional, legislative races Signature disputes and technical errors determined candidate legal […]
‘Independent’ candidate for governor survives legal challenges
Key Points: No Labels candidate Hugh Lytle survives legal challenge, secures spot on ballot Litigation over signatures and petition circulators, incorrect address fail Lytle must now make it through primary […]
Fontes lacked authority to approve Arizona Independent Party name change, judge rules
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes erred when he approved a party name change Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said Fontes allowed a “political bait and switch” […]
Arizona Independent Party chairman pushes favored candidate, asks rival to drop out
Key Points: Two candidates are running for Arizona Independent Party’s governor nominee Party leaders back Hugh Lytle, ask Teri Hourihan to drop out of the race Judge Greg Como will […]
Independent Party ‘disruptor’ enters race for governor
Key Points: Hugh Lytle is running for governor as an Arizona Independent Party candidate Independents are unlikely to be elected, but could play spoiler to other candidates Gov. Katie Hobbs’ […]











