Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Statement from the Arizona Democratic Party on the election results:

Statement on tonight's election results

Andrei Cherny, Arizona Democratic Party chairman, issued the following statement tonight:

"Tonight, mainstream Arizona dealt a bitter blow to extremism. In choosing Greg Stanton as Phoenix's mayor, in electing Jonathan Rothschild as Tucson's mayor, and in recalling Senate President Russell Pearce, the voters have launched a new era of responsible leadership.

"I congratulate Greg Stanton and Jonathan Rothschild, two honorable public servants who share the voters' priorities for their cities. For the first time in a generation, there will be Democratic mayors in both Phoenix and Tucson — a victory not just for Democrats but for every citizen who cares about the future of these great cities. And I especially congratulate the voters of Legislative District 18 for their courageous decision to stop Russell Pearce's reckless reign of power over their district, the state Senate and the state of Arizona. Voters are fed up with overreach, abuse of power and attacks on common sense. They expect leaders who will focus on a stronger economy, safer streets and better schools. Tonight, voters are the real winners."

More Democratic victories tonight:

Daniel Valenzuela, Phoenix City Council

Paul Cunningham, Tucson City Council

Regina Romero, Tucson City Council

Shirley Scott, Tucson City Council

John Williams, Surprise City Council

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