Electoral Prospects Look Promising for Arizona Democrats Battling to Take Control of the State Legislature

If money is any indication, Democrats may perform very well in the November 3, 2020 elections two weeks from now. While it is common knowledge that Senate Candidate Mark Kelly and Congressional House District Six Nominee Dr. Hiral Tipirneni have regularly trounced their opponents Martha McSally and David Schweikert one fundraising quarter after another, Democrats … Read more

(UPDATED) As the next State Senator from LD 23, Seth Blattman wants to bring a Bipartisan Problem-Solving approach to the State Senate.

Does current Arizona Legislative District 23 State Senator Michelle Ugenti Rita care about her constituents? You Judge. Would a public servant who cares about her constituents: Try to put obstacles to mail-in voting in front of them during a pandemic? Support the full reopening of in-person instruction at school districts despite what the science says? … Read more

Democratic Legislators at the State Capitol unveil their People First Priorities for a Special Session

Arizona Democratic Leaders at the State Legislature have released the economic and social justice policy initiatives to combat the socioeconomic effects of the Coronavirus they would like to pursue when Governor Ducey decides to call a special session this summer. Broken into the sections of a Stronger Arizona, Strong Schools, Healthy Communities, Indigenous Peoples, and … Read more

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State Legislature Suspends Legislative Session after Passing Skinny Budget with $50 million more to help People during the Coronavirus Crisis

Republicans and Democrats, after a weekend of suspense and last-minute deal-making by Speaker Russell Bowers and Democratic Leader Charlene Fernandez, banded together and on a 59 to 1 vote passed the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget with an additional $50 million for people needing assistance to get through the Coronavirus Crisis. According … Read more

SWAG List of Local Candidates as of January 10, 2020

It is time once again for the “silly wild ass guess” (SWAG) list of candidates running for office in November. Below is a list of local candidates who are currently running for either the State Legislature or a seat on the Corporation Commission. Voters need to pay attention to these races just as much as … Read more