Flake makes it official
Flake officially announced he's running for Senate at a morning press conference.
Deluge of political maneuvering sure to follow Kyl’s leaving
The retirement of U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl will likely set off a chain reaction, as Republicans and Democrats position themselves to run for the open seat.
Most political observers believe U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, a Republican from Mesa, will soon announce he is running to replace Kyl. Other potential GOP candidates include U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, former U.S. Rep. John Shadegg and the entire slate [...]
Glassman drives away top campaign staff
Three top staffers have left Rodney Glassman’s U.S. Senate campaign during the past month and a half, and sources close to the campaign said they were driven away by broken financial promises and discontent with Glassman’s management style.
Federal Medicaid help for AZ clears hurdle
A dark cloud hanging over Arizona's budget appears to be disipating after a spending package including billions in federal Medicaid assistance cleared a major hurdle in the U.S. Senate.
McCain fundraising tops $15 million
U.S. Sen. John McCain is spending money like his political life depends on it, pouring more than $15 million into his primary challenge against J.D. Hayworth.
‘Jobs bill’ redux: Tobin taking new version public
Tobin is planning to circulate a revamped version of the “jobs bill” that stalled in the Senate back in April and is hoping to get legislative and gubernatorial candidates to... […]
Glassman files signatures for Senate run
Former Tucson Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman filed his signatures with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office today, setting up the Democrat's run at John McCain's U.S. Senate seat.
McCain and Hayworth give contrasting views on immigration
Sen. John McCain and his GOP senate primary opponent JD Hayworth sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about a range of issues, including their take on immigration.
Walden declines Senate run, clearing Dem field for Glassman
Southern Arizona businesswoman and environmental attorney Nan Stockholm Walden announced on April 5 that she has no plans to run for the U.S. Senate, clearing the field for Tucson City Councilman Rodney Glassman.
Federal healthcare plan to cost Arizona $542M per year
The U.S. Senate healthcare bill is expected to provide medical coverage for as many as 1 million uninsured Arizonans, but it would leave the state scrambling to come up with an estimated $3.8 billion to pay for it.