JoAnna Mendoza candidate for CD 6 at DGT Salon

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Please join us for a discussion with JoAnna Mendoza who is running for the Democratic nomination to Congress from Arizona’s Congressional District 6, to defeat Juan Ciscomani in the 2026 midterm election. Please note carefully this is an EVENING program beginning at 6 pm! You Must Register in Advance for this Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ASTMgkMpTsyPjMPvlTNdOg … Read more

Pima County Sheriff’s race too close to call at 187 vote lead – updated

Incumbent Democrat Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos holds a small lead of 187 votes over his Republican challenger Lt. Heather Lappin, a commander at the Pima County Jail. According to the AZ Secretary of State’s website, www.azsos.gov, there are 7588 total provisional ballots still to be counted for Pima County. Some reporters are already suggesting … Read more

Updates on contested races in Southern Arizona

As AZ provisional ballots are still being counted, here’s the latest updates for four races I’ve been watching since General Election night, Nov. 5, 2024. Other races mostly decided by huge leads. CD 6 – Ciscomani’s lead is increasing, now at 9002. Engel has conceded. Juan Ciscomani (R), incumbent 210,286 Athena Eastwood (G) 10,377 Kirsten … Read more

You Do Not Want Wendy Rogers, Mark Finchem, and Vince Leach Shaping Policy in the Arizona Legislature: Vote Blue on Tuesday

Tuesday is a vital election for this country and Arizona. And not just at the Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional Levels. Other down-ballot races are just as vital to the future of Arizona and the nation. Specifically, which party can shape policy at the 50 state legislatures nationwide? Think about what the Arizona Republican-controlled Legislature did … Read more