GOP candidate who lost in ’18 to run for governor
Republicans just got a fifth choice for governor. Steve Gaynor, who lost a race for secretary of state four years ago to Katie Hobbs, announced Friday he is now going after the top slot on the ballot.
Campaign launches range from amateurish to slick
Several political consultants accepted the Arizona Capitol Times’ invitation to critique the campaign kick-offs and comment on how their candidacies stack up.
Salmon joins crowded GOP gubernatorial race
Matt Salmon, who came within 1,819 votes of becoming governor nearly two decades ago, is making another bid for the office.
Former news anchor jumps into gubernatorial race
Another candidate has declared for governor, using the same tactics as two others already in the race: a press release and no media interviews.
New norm: Governing by social media
Politicians are laying a new foundation in media relations and operating as if the Fourth Estate no longer exists.
Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape
Arizona is sitting somewhere between keeping the 2020 election alive and preparing for the 2022 election, where all statewide executive offices will be on the ballot as well as a U.S. Senate seat.
Former Nogales mayor announces bid for governor
Former Nogales Mayor Marco Lopez launched his bid for governor with a request to "join us'' -- and a highly partisan jab at Republicans.
Ducey moves swiftly to replace regent who resigned
Gov. Doug Ducey swiftly appointed a replacement to the Arizona Board of Regents after a member resigned because of insulting comments he made to a lawmaker.