Arizona election officials face more criticism over primary
A meeting on Wednesday to certify primary election results prompted more backlash against Arizona officials over long lines and waits to cast ballots at some polls in Phoenix.
Supervisors appoint Plumlee to Legislative District 26
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors this morning chose Democrat Celeste Plumlee as the newest representative from Legislative District 26.
Maricopa County supervisors to choose replacement senator
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is set to choose a replacement for a Democratic state senator from Tempe who resigned to take a new job in Nevada.
Fund for elderly homeowners sparks feud between County Treasurer Hoskins and state Rep. Olson
A war of accusations has erupted between Maricopa County Treasurer Charles “Hos” Hoskins and Rep. Justin Olson over funding for a property tax credit for low-income, elderly homeowners.
State Supreme Court gives green light to MCCCD at-large seats
Elections for two new at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board will take place, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled today.
AZ Supreme Court to consider future of community college district seats
The Arizona Supreme Court agreed today to hear an appeal to a ruling that struck down a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board.
Appeals court rules new Community College District seats unconstitutional
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled today that a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board is unconstitutional, meaning the candidates for those seats will not be on the 2014 general election ballot.
Wilcox wins appeal over her $975,000 settlement
Former Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox has won an appeal over a $975,000 settlement in her lawsuit against the county for a failed criminal case made against her in late 2009.
Gallardo drops congressional bid, to run for county board
Sen. Steve Gallardo has dropped out of the race to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District in favor of a run for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Senate minority leader says she won’t run for office in 2014
Sen. Anna Tovar announced Thursday she won’t run for public office in the 2014 campaign cycle, relinquishing a possible bid for a seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Elections to move forward as judge okays at-large districts for community college board
A judge ruled that a law creating two new at-large seats on the Maricopa County Community College District governing board is constitutional and will allow elections for those seats to move forward.
County board forms panel to pick Gallego successor
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is creating a three-member panel to decide who will replace outgoing state Rep. Ruben Gallego of Phoenix as he attempts to win a U.S. congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor.