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Raft of Republicans back Democratic AG candidate
Former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington is among nearly 200 prominent Republicans who are endorsing Democrat Felecia Rotellini over the GOP candidate in the race for Arizona attorney general.
Russell Pearce resigns GOP position after advocating sterilization of Medicaid recipients
Former Arizona legislator Russell Pearce, the chief sponsor of Arizona's hard-line law against illegal immigration, has resigned a top leadership position in the state Republican Party after he was criticized for remarks advocating mandatory contraception or sterilization for people on Medicaid.
National GOP group throws down $1.5 million in AG’s race
The Republican Attorneys General Association is preparing for the home stretch in the Arizona attorney general’s race, buying about $1.5 million in television airtime for the final month before the November election.
Fateful decision: 2011 investigation led to Horne’s defeat
Whether Tom Horne is guilty or innocent of the many allegations he has faced in the past several years, his historic defeat in the Republican primary can be traced back to one fateful decision halfway through his first year as attorney general.
Gov. Brewer’s backing helps incumbents, but not moderate challengers
The chorus of Tea Party anger that drove conservative candidates to challenge their party’s elected officials faltered on election night, as no Republican lawmaker who supported Medicaid expansion was defeated in the primaries.
Brnovich defeat of Horne buoys GOP hopes in AG race against Rotellini
The hotly anticipated rematch between Tom Horne and Felecia Rotellini will not come to pass. Instead, Rotellini will take on former Arizona Department of Gaming Director Mark Brnovich in the attorney general’s race.
Brnovich ousts embattled Horne in GOP primary
Tom Horne has a reputation as a political survivor, but two years of scandals and allegations for too much for even him to withstand as GOP primary challenger Mark Brnovich handed him an historic upset in the Republican primary for attorney general.
Capitol Times readers offer primary predictions
The Arizona Capitol Times asked its readers to predict how the primary elections would turn out. Here’s a look at what the newspaper’s readers think will happen.
Brewer throws her support to Horne’s opponent
Gov. Jan Brewer endorsed Horne’s GOP primary opponent, Mark Brnovich, on Thursday afternoon, citing the need for an attorney general “who will fill the office with integrity and compassion.”
Horne fundraising stumbles in latest report
Beleaguered Attorney General Tom Horne, who is facing legal and campaign woes, raised a dismal $52,000 from individuals and political committees in the first five months of this year.
Many Dems rooting for Horne in GOP primary
Arizona Democrats have suddenly become big fans of Attorney General Tom Horne. As Horne’s problems mount and prominent Republicans call on him to drop out of the primary in favor of GOP challenger Mark Brnovich, some Democrats are publicly urging him to stay the course.
Horne doesn’t believe renewed campaign finance charges will affect campaign
Attorney General Tom Horne said he does not believe the renewed charges he violated campaign finance laws in getting his office will undermine his bid for reelection.
