Former congressman Matt Salmon is out of the race for the governor’s office, leaving onetime Fox 10 anchor Kari Lake and prominent developer Karrin Taylor Robson to fight for the GOP nomination in primary elections set for Aug. 2.
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Electoral system doesn’t represent Arizonans’ values
The challenges to electing leaders who truly represent us as Arizonans are on full display in this primary season. We need an election system that serves all Arizonans and gives us the leaders we want and need. It’s time for a change.
Read More »Some Republicans fear Rogers primary victory will bring defeat
Northern Arizona’s sprawling Legislative District 6 has long been considered one of the most crucial districts as Republicans fight to maintain control of the state Senate. But Republicans in the district and in Phoenix fear that the general election could be decided as early as August 4.
Read More »Everyone should have a vote in the presidential preference election
In 2020, qualified independent voters who want to vote in the presidential preference election will be required to join a private organization, a “recognized party,” by February 19 to participate in the March 17 election. One-third of Arizona’s registered voters are independents. To be forced to join a party to vote for the president of all Americans violates the very idea of America. It is civic usury.
Read More »Tucson man wants to put city election system to a vote
Unable to get courts to void Tucson's current council election system, some political interests now are taking their case directly to voters.
Read More »Ken Bennett in uphill battle to unseat Ducey 
Ken Bennett’s challenge to Gov. Doug Ducey drew criticism from Republicans, who are desperate to unite behind strong candidates to stave off Democratic momentum that’s building across the country.
Read More »Dems see tough primary as the way to a gubernatorial win 
The Democratic gubernatorial candidates crave a scrappy primary race in 2018, one they hope will produce a candidate strong enough to unseat Republican incumbent, Gov. Doug Ducey.
Read More »Farley stops flirting with run for governor, joins Dem race 
Sen. Steve Farley announced today that he will run for Arizona governor, after months of flirting with the possibility.
Read More »Legislative maneuver could undermine dark money referendum 
A planned citizen referendum to reverse legislation that would make it easier to spend dark money in Arizona may be about to become twice as difficult.
Read More »Arizona voters to testify in presidential primary challenge
A court challenge prompted by major problems in Arizona's presidential primary heads to a full hearing with testimony expected from experts and voters who allege they couldn't cast ballots.
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