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Kelli Ward

May 26, 2020

D.C. pundit has it wrong, Arizona Republicans ready for 2020

The Washington, D.C., pundit class has focused its sights on one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with the prediction that its voters could thwart the President’s re-election... […]

Jan 27, 2020

Ducey’s crown jewel of gun legislation still unpopular with lawmakers

A group of party faithfuls shouted down Gov. Doug Ducey at Saturday’s Arizona Republican Party state convention at Church for the Nations in Phoenix, interrupting his speech to shame him for proposing “red flag laws.”

Arizona state Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, left, R-Gilbert, and sponsor of the anti-human trafficking House Bill 2454, talks with Rep. David Stevens, R-Sierra Vista, at the Arizona Capitol on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Phoenix. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate, and toughens penalties for trafficking adults and targets businesses such as massage parlors and escort services that advertise online, and increases the minimum penalties for a child-prostitution conviction to 10 years to 24 years in prison. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Aug 9, 2019

Sen. Eddie Farnsworth to retire

Arizona Senate President Pro Tempore Eddie Farnsworth, the influential Republican leader who’s held an iron grip over criminal justice legislation for the better part of two decades, will not seek re-election.

Jun 24, 2019

Expect revival of pet bills that failed to survive

Even after settling on a multi-billion spending plan for the next year, there was plenty left unsettled when lawmakers went home for the summer.

State GOP Chairman Kelli Ward seeks to build support for a plan to ask voters to increase state sales taxes for education. But the proposal, backed by Sen. Sylvia Allen, center, and Rep. Michelle Udall currently lacks sufficient support from Republican lawmakers. (Phot by Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services)
Apr 29, 2019

The Breakdown: G-oh!-P

Phoenix is heating up and the sky may be falling. The state GOP led by Kelli Ward came out in support of a tax hike this week. But is it too late?

Apr 23, 2019

Ward: State GOP backs tax hike for education

The state Republican Party has staked out a rare policy position by backing a tax hike – as long as GOP lawmakers don’t have to do it alone.

Feb 8, 2019

Former Arizona AG Grant Woods says he won’t seek U.S. Senate seat

Woods announced his decision on the Bruce and Pamela show on KTAR News 92.3 Friday morning.

Jan 26, 2019

In GOP upset, Kelli Ward to lead Arizona Republican Party

Failed U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward, a conservative firebrand, will lead the Arizona Republican Party through the 2020 election.

From left, Jonathan Lines, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, and attorney Kory Langhofer addressed reporters ahead of their 2 p.m. hearing in Maricopa County Superior Court for less than three minutes. Though they had called the press conference, they took just two questions regarding claims that "Democrats are stealing this election." (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jan 24, 2019

Maria, Mark Syms claim in suit AZGOP chair defamed them

On the eve of Arizona GOP Chairman Jonathan Lines’ re-election bid, two failed GOP candidates sued him for defamation.

Dec 21, 2018

Senate appointment McSally’s chance for fresh start

Martha McSally scored the political redo of a lifetime when she was appointed to the U.S. Senate on December 18.

Nov 26, 2018

2-time US Senate candidate Ward seeks top Arizona GOP post

Two-time U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward said Monday she'll seek the top post in the Arizona Republican Party and likely forego any effort to seek the late Sen. John McCain's seat in 2020.

Steve Farley and David Garcia
Aug 17, 2018

Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears

The winner of Arizona’s Democratic gubernatorial primary — whoever it is — will likely be strapped for cash upon entering the general election.

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