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Ron Barber

Nov 7, 2014

Barber, McSally congressional race remains real close

Democratic Rep. Ron Barber and Republican Martha McSally are keeping a close eye on the emerging vote tally in two southern Arizona counties Friday as their race for Congress remains razor-thin.

Nov 6, 2014

Barber narrows gap with McSally in CD2 nailbiter

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is clawing his way back in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, trailing Republican Martha McSally by just a few hundred votes in his bid for re-election.

Nov 6, 2014

3 major races remain unsettled in Arizona

Election workers across Arizona are still tallying ballots as three major races remain unsettled. The races for the 2nd Congressional District, superintendent of public instruction and a statewide ballot measure about federal government overreach remain too close to call.

Oct 20, 2014

Barber and McSally slug it out with claims that don’t always ring true

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is fired up. The Democratic congressman, often described as quiet and unassuming, is animated on Oct. 9 in front of a crowd of seniors at a Tucson YMCA, where he’s rallying them in preparation for get-out-the-vote efforts now that Election Day is just weeks away.

Oct 8, 2014

In CD2 debate, Barber, McSally berate each other over TV ads

A long-awaited debate in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District saw Republican Martha McSally and Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Barber spar over the border and gun control. But the candidates spent much of the debate berating one another for running “false” or “vile” television ads.

Oct 6, 2014

Giffords likely to continue playing hardball despite criticism of ads

Whether you think her tactics are mean and vile or fair game, Gabby Giffords isn’t pulling any punches.

Sep 24, 2014

Giffords PAC removes controversial McSally ad

Gabby Giffords’ gun control-reform PAC removed a controversial ad attacking Martha McSally from Tucson airwaves on Tuesday, saying the decision was made only after the Republican candidate changed her position on background checks.

Sep 12, 2014

Big spending in closely watched CD2

The rematch between U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and retired Air Force Col. Martha McSally has lived up to its billing as one of the country’s most closely watched races in at least one capacity — outside spending.

Aug 26, 2014

McSally headed for November rematch with Barber

The stage is set for the rematch of 2012’s most closely contested congressional race, as Martha McSally has won her bid to once again challenge U.S. Rep. Ron Barber for a seat in Congress.

Aug 25, 2014

Congressional campaign finance reports show pre-primary strengths, weaknesses

Congressional pre-primary campaign finance reports filed in the past week offer a final look into the fundraising prowess of primary election candidates in three hot congressional races.

Jul 18, 2014

McSally outraises Barber in latest quarter, but still behind overall in CD2

For the fourth quarter in a row, Martha McSally outraised U.S. Rep. Ron Barber in her bid to oust the incumbent lawmaker in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.

Jun 27, 2014

Will avoiding tough questions pay off for congressional candidates?

Two congressional candidates seen as frontrunners to snag the Republican nomination in districts with vulnerable Democratic incumbents are being criticized for giving the media and constituents the silent treatment.

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