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Primary election

Sep 10, 2018

The Breakdown: Flamin’ hot races

With the final vote tally finally in, Arizonans now know who will be vying for their votes in the November General Election.

Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction Kathy Hoffman chats with Republican candidate Frank Riggs during the Arizona Capitol Times' Meet the Candidates event. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Sep 7, 2018

Newcomer sheds doubts to win Democratic schools chief primary

Nothing can capture the feeling Kathy Hoffman had when she knew she was victorious quite like a photo tweeted shortly before 10 on primary election night.

Sep 7, 2018

Voters shatter state record for turnout in primary election

More Arizonans voted in the 2018 primary election than in any other primary in the state’s history, a surge that was in part fueled by strong gains from Democrats at the polls.

Sep 4, 2018

The Breakdown: Farewell

So much has already been said about Sen. John McCain, but his absence raises so many questions for the future of this state. Namely, who comes next?

Aug 31, 2018

Voters send some candidates from ‘varsity’ to the bench

To stand up against legislative heavy hitters like House Speaker J.D. Mesnard or Sen. John Kavanagh, you need the varsity squad, Rep. Ken Clark told voters during a debate.

In this Nov. 16, 2017, photo, Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas addresses about 50 school district and charter school representatives at her department's annual MEGA Conference on programs and services for low-income students. In October, the Arizona Department of Education revealed it had misallocated millions in Title I funding, federal dollars for the state's most economically disadvantaged kids. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Aug 31, 2018

Fractured GOP vote in superintendent’s race spells trouble

With five Republican contenders dividing the vote, the GOP primary race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is too close to call.

Aug 20, 2018

Behind the Ballot: It ain’t over til it’s over

In this final episode of our summer series, our team spotlights the hottest races and predicts which candidates will come out on top.

Steve Farley and David Garcia
Aug 17, 2018

Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears

The winner of Arizona’s Democratic gubernatorial primary — whoever it is — will likely be strapped for cash upon entering the general election.

Aug 17, 2018

APS withholds spending in Corp Comm primary elections

The state’s largest utility is staying out of the Republican primary race for two open Arizona Corporation Commission seats, risking a shakeup that could have serious ramifications for the company.

David Gowan
Jul 2, 2018

Gowan seeks political comeback in LD14 Senate GOP primary

Arizona’s Legislative District 14 Republican Senate primary pits scandal-plagued former House Speaker David Gowan against Rep. Drew John and an anti-establishment political newcomer.

Democratic candidate for governor David Garcia speaks with a voter June 10 as he canvassed a west Phoenix neighborhood. (Photo by Carmen Forman/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 18, 2018

Behind the Ballot: Big left turn

David Garcia says he's the same candidate he's always been, but political observers have seen him take a big left turn and embrace a more progressive message than ever before.

Sep 8, 2016

Judge will rule Friday morning on whether to restore rejected CD5 ballots

Just hours before the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors certifies the results of the primary election, including Andy Biggs’ razor-thin, nine-vote win in Arizona’s 9th Congressional District, a judge will rule on whether to add a few dozen more votes to the mix.

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