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Political Endorsement

Felecia Rotellini (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 23, 2014

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.

Sep 3, 2014

Republican schools chiefs endorse Garcia over Douglas

Two former GOP schools chiefs are endorsing Democratic candidate David Garcia for superintendent of public instruction.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer endorses former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith in his bid to replace her. (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Aug 26, 2014

Brewer backing fails to help moderate challengers

The chorus of Tea Party anger that drove conservative candidates to challenge their party’s elected officials is faltering to take down Republican legislators who supported Medicaid expansion.

Aug 26, 2014

Conservatives rolling to victory in LD11 races

A game of musical chairs in Legislative District 11 left three open seats at the Capitol.

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas introduces his "Patton Line" border security solution at a July 23 press conference. (Photo by Jeremy Duda/Arizona Capitol Times)
Aug 22, 2014

Electable or not, Andrew Thomas seeks redemption in an unlikely campaign

Andrew Thomas’ gubernatorial campaign is full of familiar refrains for those who have followed the rise and fall of his political career.

Aug 12, 2014

New IE running TV ads for Smith

After months of watching outside groups attack him and promote two of his rivals in the GOP primary for governor, Scott Smith is getting some independent expenditure support of his own.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer endorses former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith in his bid to replace her. (Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography)
Aug 7, 2014

Brewer: Smith is the candidate who would carry on her legacy

Gov. Jan Brewer endorsed former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith at an event at Mesa’s Cubs Park on Thursday, touting him as the candidate who will build on the work she’s done in the past five-plus years.

Aug 6, 2014

Palin backs Ducey in governor’s race

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorsed Doug Ducey in the crowded GOP primary for governor, making her the most recent in a string of high-profile national Republicans to back the treasurer in the six-way race.

Mar 31, 2014

Pastor endorses Mary Rose Wilcox for his congressional seat

Retiring U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor endorsed Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox as his preferred replacement in the 7th Congressional District seat he’s held for more than two decades.

Mar 26, 2014

Appeals court hearing challenge to Medicaid plan

The Arizona Court of Appeals will review on Wednesday the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's Medicaid expansion plan that was filed by fellow Republicans in the state Legislature.

Feb 5, 2014

Pro-Medicaid expansion lawmakers outraising other candidates

Republican legislators facing a backlash from the conservative right for approving the expansion of Medicaid tapped into a vast network of supporters to easily outraise colleagues and opponents last year.

Feb 8, 2013

‘English only’ measure could cost the state federal money

A state lawmaker’s plan to save the state money by sending government materials only in English may run afoul of the Civil Rights Act and federal guidelines, and could cost state agencies billions per year in federal dollars.

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