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With Katie Hobbs at the Helm, the Children’s Action Alliance and Arizona Center for Economic Progress See Opportunity to Help Schools and the Most Vulnerable

January 22, 2023 by David Gordon

What a difference a Governor makes. With Democrat Katie Hobbs sitting in the Governor’s seat, progressive-minded organizations like the Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) and its affiliate, the Arizona Center Economic Progress (ACEP) finally see opportunities to secure legislation that will move the state forward and lift the most vulnerable residents up. Among the possibilities for … Read more

Kari Hull and Nicky Indicavitch Discuss Democratic Rural Outreach Strategies Heading Into 2024

January 16, 2023 by David Gordon

For Arizona to continue its road to becoming a blue state, it is necessary to continue making inroads into the 12 rural counties of the Grand Canyon State while also maintaining high turnout levels in Coconino, Maricopa, and Pima. Based on election results, the counties that may warrant the most attention from Democratic rural activists, … Read more

Steven Gallardo Will Partner with all 15 County Chairs to Make the Grand Canyon State Blue

January 10, 2023 by David Gordon

Maricopa County Supervisor Steven Gallardo has declared his candidacy to become the next Chairperson of the Arizona Democratic Party. For over 20 years I have fought back against Russell Pearce, Kari Lake, Donald Trump, and other far-right extremists who continue to attack our Democracy. As your State Chair, I will grow our Democratic party and … Read more

Introducing the Arizona House Democratic Freshmen: Part One

January 6, 2023December 29, 2022 by David Gordon

Just over half of the Arizona State House Democratic Caucus are freshmen; many of whom are new to the State Capitol. To introduce the new members to the public before the legislative session starts in January, the House Democratic staff has started preparing a series of introductory videos of each of the freshmen members. Below … Read more

New Arizona Democratic House Leader Andres Cano on the Priorities of His Caucus

January 10, 2023December 28, 2022 by David Gordon

Democratic Candidates for the Arizona State Legislature, despite a new legislative map that tilted towards the Republicans, defied electoral expectations in 2022 and maintained their numbers of 29 House and 14 Senate seats. With many new faces in both chambers and a Democratic Governor taking the helm in the first week in January, there is … Read more