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‘Friends of Vince Leach’ File Belated Challenge To Qualifications Of Justine Wadsack (LD 17)
August 21, 2022
The time to have filed this lawsuit was in the 10 day challenge period after the candidate filing deadline for the primary election. Posted on the Arizona Secretary of State’s page for candidates: “A candidate’s nomination may be challenged pursuant to A.R.S 16-351. The deadline to file a legal challenge is April 18, 2022 at
Ruling May Block The Arizona Fair Elections Act Initiative From The Ballot – Appeals To Follow (Updated)
August 21, 2022
Update to Arizona Free Enterprise Club, A Proxy For The Arizona Republican Party, Files Challenge To The Arizona Fair Elections Act Initiative. The Associated Press reports Ruling puts Arizona voting access initiative on life support: An Arizona voter initiative that would expand voting access and roll back tightened election laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature
Political Calendar: Week of August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, many events are still being held virtually online. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. Political
Adrian Fontes Condemns Mark Finchem’s Silence Toward Anti Semitic Candidate He Endorsed
August 20, 2022
Apparently for Extreme, Dangerous, Alt Right, Fringe, Oath Keeper, January 6 Domestic Terrorist Collaborator, and Trump Republican Secretary of State Nominee Mark Finchem, it is perfectly appropriate to endorse equally repulsive candidates who publicly espouse Anti-Semitic ravings in social media. Oklahoma State Senate Candidate Jarrin Jackson is a real beaut…and apparently, kindred spirit for Mr.
A Photo Gallery: State Wide and Local Democratic Nominees Kick Off the Campaign Season for LD 12
August 20, 2022
Arizona Statewide and Local Democratic Nominees kicked off the campaign season for Legislative District (LD) 12, an area that includes parts of Ahwatukee, Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler. Among the Democratic nominees that appeared were: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Attorney General Kris Mayes. Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. Treasurer Martin Quezada. Maricopa County Attorney
Judge Rules Parts Of Search Warrant Affidavit Can Be Released, Orders DOJ To Submit Redacted Affidavit
August 20, 2022
Media organizations brought this lawsuit for the affidavit in support of the search warrant for the former guy’s home in exile in Mar-a-Lago. The federal magistrate must weigh the competing interests of transparency under the First Amendment, and the need for secrecy in Department of Justice criminal investigations to protect sources and methods in ongoing
Former Attorney General Bill Barr’s Mischaracterization Of The Mueller Report Resurfaces
August 20, 2022
A federal appeals court has ordered the release of the secret Justice Department memo discussing whether President Donald Trump obstructed Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Part 2 of the Mueller Report). The Washington Post reports, Court orders release of DOJ memo on Trump obstruction in Mueller probe: The
As Arizona Treasurer, Martin Quezada to Invest in Affordable Housing, Water Supply and Public Schools
August 20, 2022
Martin Quezada is running to be Arizona’s Treasurer. He has been a State Senator for Phoenix and Glendale for the last eight years and previously served in the State House before that. He has also been a Pendergast Elementary school board member for the last 12 years. Here are highlights of his talk to Democrats
