Mike O’Neil: A Great Arizona Post-Primary Rundown Podcast Forecast

I like pollster Mike O’Neil’s Arizona weekly public-policy radio show out of Phoenix, “The Think Tank“. I listen via podcast often and I especially enjoyed his most recent episode in which he spoke with three Republican-leaning political consultants who all predicted Democratic victories in Arizona this general election. It’s a fairly brief show, so I … Read more

(UPDATED) Superintendent Kathy Hoffman to Governor Doug Ducey: “Use public health data to determine (school)reopening metrics”

Tomorrow is the day Governor Doug Ducey is set to announce his decision on whether to extend the opening day of in-person instruction at the state’s schools later than August 17. With Arizona COVID 19 numbers still dangerously high, Arizona School Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman issued a statement on social media which read: … Read more

Democratic Takeover of the State House and Senate appears within reach

Admittedly, the online periodical Daily Kos is justifiably regarded as a very liberal online blog and journal. That does not mean they do not have credible journalists who offer objective observations, insights and reporting. Recently they published an analysis of the Legislative districts Democrat Krysten Sinema won in her 2018 bid for Jeff Flake’s Senate … Read more

Maricopa County Dem Chair: “Now is our time to take back our state”

Maricopa County Democratic Party Chairperson Steven Slugocki

After a Democratic surge in the August 28 primary and subsequent rallies to unite and energize party activists, Maricopa County Democratic Party Chairperson Steven Slugocki took time to give his impressions about the primary results and the campaign ahead to turn Arizona blue.

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Democratic Candidate Profiles to consider when voting this month

Dear reader,

Below are the links to the profiles of Democratic Candidates interviewed up until August 21, 2018. Future profiles will be added for study. Please use this valuable resource to help make the best-informed choice when you vote in August either via a mail-in ballot or in person on August 28, 2018. Above all, please do not forget to vote. There are many exceptional Democratic candidates to consider so please take the time to vote for the ones that you feel will best move your local community and the state forward.

Federal elections

Anita Malik hopes to defeat embattled Representative David Schweikert for the Congressional Seat in District Six this November.

Statewide elections

As Governor, Steve Farley Will Fight for Education and Social Justice

Kathy Hoffman: A Progressive Candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

David Schapira, a Progressive Candidate For Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Treasurer Candidate Mark Manoil Seeks to Revitalize Arizona’s Economy Through Community Banks

AG Candidate January Contreras Will Protect Vulnerable Populations

Fully Funding Education is the Top Issue as LD 18 Democrats look to take both State Representative Seats in 2018

Candidate Kiana Sears Brings a Consumer-Focused Approach to the Arizona Corporation Commission

Democrat AZ Mine Inspector Candidate Bill Pierce Will Protect Us from Soil and Water Contamination

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