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State GOP votes to keep primary open to independents
An attempt by grassroots conservatives to close next year’s GOP to independent voters fell flat after the Arizona Republican Party’s executive committee decided not to spend money on the lawsuit it would take to accomplish that goal.
Ducey, DuVal spar on education funding, tax cuts, records
Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey indicated that he would veto any measuring attempting to roll back the Medicaid expansion plan implemented last year by Gov. Jan Brewer and the Legislature during a debate broadcast across the state.
Robson to be prosecuted in campaign sign tampering case
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is going to prosecute Rep. Bob Robson, a Chandler Republican, on allegations he tampered with a campaign sign.
Pre-election victors: 7 lawmakers face zero opposition in 2014, more have limited competition
It may be hours before polls close and votes are counted in Arizona’s 2014 primary elections, but for a handful of candidates, today is just a formality. Five senators and two representatives are running unopposed in both the primary and the November general election, ensuring their place at the Capitol. And election is all but assured for many more candidates who are running on one-party-domina[...]
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.
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.
As more AZ independents vote in primaries, GOP eyes closing them
The number of independents voting in the partisan primary election on Aug. 26 is expected to surge this year. And with nearly all the primary election action concentrated on the Republican side, independents are overwhelmingly choosing to vote in the GOP primary.
