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Lupe Contreras: Life, legacy and the Arizona Legislature
With a decade of leadership under his belt, Rep. Lupe Contreras is one of the most experienced Democrats at the state Legislature. Earlier this session, the Avondale representative announced he […]
School district to probe sexual harassment allegations against lawmaker
A Democratic state representative also serving as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment toward the district’s superintendent and creating a hostile work environment.Â
House Democrats back to full strength after Luna-Nájera appointment
The last remaining legislative vacancy was filled by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Monday, giving the state House of Representatives full membership for the first time this legislative session. Â
School board president, former lawmaker among nominees for LD22 vacancy
Democrats in Legislative District 22 nominated three candidates for a legislative vacancy Monday night, sending them to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for the third vacancy election in a week.Â
Three more candidates nominated for second LD5 House vacancy
Democratic precinct committeemen in Legislative District 5 succeeded in nominating three candidates for a second legislative vacancy in the district after failing earlier in the week. Â
Verifying a candidate’s address isn’t required – yet 
Legislative District 22 Senate Republican write-in candidate Dick Weed doesn’t live in District 22, according to a quick search of his residential address. His home is actually in the heavily Democratic District 26. And he’s not alone. In fact, several candidates this year – and in past years – don’t live in the districts where they run. Â
Crowded write-in race in LD22 splits Dem party focus
A West Valley Senate race has gone from a sure win for an unopposed Democrat in the general election to a nine-person race of write-in candidates. Â
Lovas leaving House for job in Trump administration
Republican Rep. Phil Lovas of Peoria today announced he will be joining the Trump administration’s US Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
