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Dec 7, 2018

Democratic SOS spurs talk of change in line of succession

The election of a Democrat as Arizona’s next secretary of state has renewed some Republicans’ interest in the line of succession.

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Dec 7, 2018

Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away

When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.

Dec 5, 2018

Court voids 2017 ‘dark money’ law

A judge has slapped down efforts by Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to create new exceptions to laws that require disclosure of campaign finance spending.

Dec 3, 2018

AG suggests measured words when making allegations of fraud in election

Attorney General Mark Brnovich warned Monday that people "need to be really careful when making serious allegations'' about election fraud or other issues or risk undermining democracy.

Dec 3, 2018

The Breakdown: Not backing down

Republicans still hold the majority at the Legislature and significant posts at the state level, and they're not afraid to exercise that power.

Nov 22, 2018

Taking politics from SOS to protect the ‘sacred right’ to vote

Nothing about this will be easy, but all of it is essential. Voting is a sacred right. I am proud to protect that right; proud to serve; and proud to have the opportunity to continue to make government work for the benefit of all Arizonans.

Nov 19, 2018

Incoming SOS Katie Hobbs to ‘take the politics out of the office’

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs will push to take the politics out of Arizona’s elections office.

U.S. Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., smiles after her victory over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sinema won Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat in a race that was among the most closely watched in the nation, beating McSally in the battle to replace GOP Sen. Jeff Flake. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Nov 19, 2018

The Breakdown: Free at last?

Election Month continues here in Arizona with ballots yet to be counted nearly two weeks since polls closed.

Nov 17, 2018

Gaynor concedes SOS race as remaining votes dwindle

Steve Gaynor finally conceded late Friday he isn't going to be secretary of state.

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 15, 2018

Hobbs is poised to become secretary of state

Katie Hobbs is going to be Arizona’s next secretary of state – and a heartbeat away from governor – absent a sudden and unlikely last-minute burst of votes from Maricopa County favoring Steve Gaynor, her Republican opponent.

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 14, 2018

Glassman concedes, Hobbs still leads

Republican Justin Olson will be taking the second open spot on the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Democrat Katie Hobbs is making headway in her bid to be the next secretary of state.

A worker prepares volunteers to verify ballots at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Phoenix. There are several races too close to call in Arizona, especially the Senate race between Democratic candidate Kyrsten Sinema and Republican candidate Martha McSally. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Nov 12, 2018

The Breakdown: The end is near

Last Tuesday was supposed to conclude this election season, but in true Arizona fashion, the counting continues.

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