There aren’t many contested Democratic legislative races in Southern Arizona in 2026, only in LD 20 and 21. LD 20 Senate: Alma Hernandez (House Rep.-termed out) vs. Rocque Perez, former Ward 5 Councilman LD 20 House (2 seats), 4 Dems running: Genoveva Diaz, Ben Koehler, Sally Gonzales (State Senator – termed out) and Betty Villegas, … Read more
This is a lesson in why it is important for voters to carefully review the positions and background of every candidate for public office, be it the President of the United States or an individual running for school board. The case of Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member Kimberly Fisher clearly demonstrates this … Read more
A week after the Phoenix City Council unanimously passed a budget that focuses on affordability, and days before Phoenicians celebrate 602 day, a June 2 event where more than 350 organizations offer events or deals like 6.02% discounts or items as low as $6.02, Mayor Kate Gallego graciously interviewed with Blog for Arizona and discussed … Read more
That did not take long. Within hours of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s re-election campaign releasing their first two ads of the 2026 political season, the Republican Governors Association’s Communication Director, Kollin Crompton, sent out an email press release condemning them, writing: “Good morning, Katie Hobbs is back with her first ad of the 2026 election … Read more
The word for the political season at the Arizona State Capitol for Democrats in the Executive Tower and Legislative Chambers is affordability. Governor Hobbs is running for re-election, touting in part the programs she has overseen that have made life more affordable for Arizonans. Legislative Democrats, led by leaders Priya Sundareshan and Oscar De Los … Read more