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Ken Bennett

Aug 2, 2018

Bennett lacks campaign funds, criticizes Ducey in Clean Elections forum

Ken Bennett, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, likened himself to Donald Trump and lashed out at Gov. Doug Ducey on education, taxes and the governor’s record in a televised question-and-answer session August 1 on Arizona PBS.

Thursday, July 26 PHOTO BY PAULINA PINEDA/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jul 27, 2018

Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe

State Elections Director Eric Spencer said the Secretary of State’s Office is preparing to ask the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations that have plagued the 2018 election cycle.

As the primary draws near — forcing Democrats to choose sides in the governor’s race — Farley is counting on his wonkiness to help him win it all.
Jul 27, 2018

Steve Farley: A wonk with a dream to be governor

As the primary draws near — forcing Democrats to choose sides in the governor’s race — state Sen. Steve Farley is counting on his wonkiness to help him win it all.

With law enforcement and seized weapons in the background, Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday details for invited media -- and campaign photographers -- the success of the Border Strike Force. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Jul 23, 2018

Behind the Ballot: Show me the money

It’s campaign season again - surprise - and that means there’s a slew of candidates hitting the pavement for campaign contributions.

Democratic candidate for governor David Garcia speaks with a voter June 10 as he canvassed a west Phoenix neighborhood. (Photo by Carmen Forman/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jul 20, 2018

David Garcia’s call to reform ICE politically risky in Arizona

David Garcia’s recent calls to overhaul the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may have been a step too far, and the resistance he has received could be a sign that unapologetic progressivism won’t play well in Arizona this election cycle.

Jul 18, 2018

Ducey leads field in campaign funds raised, spent

Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey continues to accumulate campaign funds in his bid for another four years in office.

Gov. Doug Ducey with Cathi Herrod, president of the anti-abortion Center for Arizona Policy (Capitol Media Services 2015 file photo by Howard Fischer)
Jul 9, 2018

Wait on Supreme Court justice nominee sparks speculation on outlawing abortion

The president's choice for a new Supreme Court justice Monday means the ability of Arizona women to terminate a pregnancy likely depends on who is elected governor in November.

Jun 29, 2018

Elections officials mull criminal probes of forgeries

Elections officials said they will likely refer several campaigns that have been implicated for fraud and forgery to law enforcement for further investigation.

Jun 22, 2018

Fraud prevalent in signature gathering of 4 campaigns

Clifford Curry seems really good at his job. He collected hundreds of signatures for candidates. But no one knows who Curry is.

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett certifies the 2014 primary election canvass on Sept. 8, 2014. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 21, 2018

Dismissed lawsuit allows Bennett in GOP gubernatorial primary

Gov. Doug Ducey won't debate his Republican foe, with an aide calling Ken Bennett a "fringe'' candidate despite the fact he was elected secretary of state in 2010.

Gov. Doug Ducey (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 18, 2018

Ducey re-election campaign gets underway

Gov. Doug Ducey promised Monday to make another attempt to let police and courts take guns away from potentially dangerous people if voters return him to office in November.

Democratic candidate for governor David Garcia speaks with a voter June 10 as he canvassed a west Phoenix neighborhood. (Photo by Carmen Forman/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 18, 2018

Behind the Ballot: Big left turn

David Garcia says he's the same candidate he's always been, but political observers have seen him take a big left turn and embrace a more progressive message than ever before.

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