Questions abound in Lake, Gallego Senate race
With Lake now headed to the general to face Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego, the question remains whether Republicans outside the MAGA hardline will coalesce around Lake. The race also puts the Senate majority on the line.
Sen. Kelly on presidential ticket would have wide impact on Arizona
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly is being floated as a candidate for vice president now that President Joe Biden has stepped aside, but his nomination could have a major impact on elections in Arizona in the coming years.
Lake, Gallego race could buck nearly 40-year trend
Presidential wins have increasingly wrung Senate victories for the prevailing political party, but a pollster and consultants predicted the 2024 election could buck the decades-long trend given recent polling
Court dirt could become mud to sling in Senate campaigns
With ad blitzes impending and court dates orbiting closer to key election dates, court proceedings revolving around senate candidates Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego stand to reveal information that could be readily leveraged for attack.
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding a 3-way race
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she won't run for a second term after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.
Sinema’s lackluster fundraising quarter raises eyebrows over campaign hopes
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema raised a fraction of what her leading challengers brought in in the last quarter of 2023, raising new questions about her chances in what could be a bruising, three-way race.
Supporting filibuster is good for Arizona
Destroying the filibuster may seem like a quick fix to pass legislation now, but as power shifts across parties and leadership, it will ultimately be counterproductive and lead to unhealthy and constant reversal of policies.
Primaries 1-year away, races taking shape
Legislative and congressional districts could change dramatically after redistricting, and some newcomers and incumbents alike are waiting to see what the new districts look like before they decide whether to jump into a race.
State senator among arrested protestors at Sinema’s office
State Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, was arrested with two nationally known civil rights leaders and 36 others July 26 at an anti-filibuster sit-in at the Phoenix office of U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
State argues unsigned ballots invalid
An attorney for the state asked a federal appeals court July 7 to let Arizona refuse to count early ballots that voters forgot to sign initially and did not fix by election night.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich enters US Senate race
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Thursday he's running for U.S. Senate, becoming the third major candidate seeking the Republican nomination to take on Democrat Mark Kelly.
Retired Gen. McGuire jumps into Arizona Senate race
Retired Maj. Gen. Michael "Mick" McGuire, who led the Arizona National Guard through the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, formally began his campaign for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, becoming the second major Republican looking to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly.