Well, it seems that Arizona Democrats and progressives have a lot to be happy and thankful for this Thanksgiving 2018: First Democratic woman U.S. Senator Krysten Sinema three other Democrats won statewide offices: Sec. of State Katie Hobbs, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, and back on the Corporation Commission — Sandra Kennedy. Here in … Read more
The Arizona Daily Star editorial board endorsed Democrat CD 9 Congresswoman Krysten Sinema for the open seat in the Arizona U.S. Senate, over Republican CD 2 Congresswoman Martha McSally. The article appeared today in the Star, page A 10, and here’s the online version: https://tucson.com/opinion/local/star-opinion-kyrsten-sinema-for-the-u-s-senate/article_0cbc550b-d24e-5f06-a57f-89bd794f929b.html Sinema is a 3 term Congresswoman. This U.S. Senate seat … Read more
“Announcing Arizona AFL-CIO and Pima Area Labor Federation candidate endorsements: SOUTHERN ARIZONA ELECTIONS: Legislative District 2: Senate: Andrea Dalessandro House: Rosanna Gabaldon House: Daniel Hernandez Legislative District 3: Senate: Sally Ann Gonzales Senate: Betty Villegas House: Andres Cano House: Olivia Cajero-Bedford Legislative District 4: Senate: Lisa Otondo House: Charlene Fernandez House: Gerae Peten Legislative District … Read more
The program at the Democrats of Greater Tucson will be held on Monday, April 9th, 2018 at Dragon’s View Restaurant (400 N Bonita Ave) and is from 12 – 1 PM. As this program is expected to see higher than usual turnout, we recommend showing up early to claim a seat. Kyrsten Sinema knows firsthand the challenges everyday Arizonans face. … Read more
Social media was on fire yesterday, as Arizona Democratic candidates and their surrogates battled it out on Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail blasts.
Although Arizona voters have had nearly a month to complete early mail-in ballots, August 28 is primary election day, and there are several hotly contested Democratic primary races between Blue Dogs and progressives. Some common themes run through these races, most notably the environment, the economy, campaign financing, and women's issues. In addition, some Latino groups are using support for two controversial laws as a litmus test– SB1070, the "papers please" anti-immigrant law, and HB2281, the law targeting Mexican American Studies (MAS).
Race analysis after the jump.