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Jun 1, 2023

More GOP PCs are censuring their lawmakers

A recent trend is growing among Arizona Republican precinct committees of censuring their state elected Republicans after the expulsion of a former Republican lawmaker.

Rep. Catherine H. Miranda, D-Phoenix, author of a bill that would allow participants in the Obama administration’s deferred action program to get driver’s licenses, said it was a victory merely to get the bill a hearing at the State Capitol. (Photo by Lauren Saria, Cronkite News Service)
Aug 4, 2020

Miranda trails in LD27 House race

With early LD27 Democratic primary results in, Miranda is struggling to approach either Rep. Diego Rodriguez or Rep. Reginald Bolding, even with her ample name recognition in the district.

Diego Rodriguez PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Jan 4, 2019

Diego Rodriguez: Here from where he didn’t want to be

Diego Rodriguez is trying to improve his work-life balance – so he ran for the state Legislature.

Sen. Catherine Miranda (D-Laveen)
Jan 2, 2018

Miranda announces run for Congress

Arizona state Sen. Catherine Miranda is running for Congress against a fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego.

House Minority Leader Rebecca Rios (D-Phoenix) (Photo by Rachel Leingang/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 13, 2017

House Dem leader crosses aisle more often than party colleagues

In the Senate, minority leaders don’t often vote with the GOP. In the House, it’s the top Democrat, Rebecca Rios of Phoenix, who casts the most votes with her Republican colleagues.

Aug 30, 2016

Incumbents sail to victory in LD27

Incumbent Democratic Reps. Rebecca Rios and Reginald Bolding took in the most votes in the Legislative District 27 House of Representatives Democratic primary, despite major self-financing by one of their opponents.

Aug 30, 2016

Catherine Miranda defeats stepdaughter in LD27 Senate race

The family reunion might be a little awkward this year: Incumbent Democratic Sen. Catherine Miranda is defeating her stepdaughter, Maritza Miranda Saenz, in the Legislative District 27 Senate Democratic primary.

Aug 9, 2016

Lawmaker’s daughter seeks to oust stepmother from Senate

The Democratic primary for a southwest Phoenix district’s seat in the state Senate is a family affair. The challenger is a hungry newcomer looking to strip the title of senator from the defending incumbent: her stepmother.

Aug 27, 2014

Every vote counts: Legislative primary races remain too close to call

If you think your vote can’t make a difference, think again. In three of Arizona’s legislative primary races, the difference between the winning and losing candidates is only a handful of votes.

Aug 26, 2014

Rep. Catherine Miranda holds large lead in bid to move to Senate in LD27

Rep. Catherine Miranda has a commanding lead in her bid to move from the House to Senate in Legislative District 27.

Nov 1, 2013

Hot contests

Early voting in the 2014 primary begins in nine months, and candidates are already firing up their campaigns.

Oct 10, 2012

Opponent sues to overturn Catherine Miranda primary victory

A Legislative District 27 Republican is using questions about forged signatures on Rep. Catherine Miranda’s election forms to take the Phoenix Democrat to court to strip her of her primary election victory.

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