As Our Founders Intended There was something for members of every political party to celebrate and mourn in yesterday’s election, and the results of some key races are still being tallied. Many Arizona voters participated in the election, and the…
On Every TV Screen At the Statehouse... Arizona’s political races continue to be at the center of local, state, and national news – a fact that has brought current and former political leaders to Arizona and made Phoenix the #1 market for TV…
Out in the Open At the Statehouse... This month, the world was introduced to a Maricopa County prosecutor. A County audit highlighted what went wrong in last month’s primary election, Arizona declared Sandra Day O’Connor Day, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s proposal for science standards inspired debate…
The Will of (one-third of) the People At the Statehouse... The primary election results are final, and Arizona’s political candidates have turned their attention to the November general election. The race for the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction was…
Primarily Participatory At the Statehouse... As Arizonans paid tribute to U.S. Senator John McCain, election officials from throughout the state tallied the final ballots to determine the outcome of several tightly contested races in Tuesday’s primary election. More than a million people voted in…
The More Things Change At the Statehouse... While Arizona mourns the passing of longtime US Senator John McCain - and just one day before the senator's body was scheduled to lie in state in the Capitol - Arizona’s primary election drew national headlines and had…
Strictly Speaking At the Statehouse... Arizona’s August 28th primary election is less than two weeks away, and voters are already making their voices heard. The race for the state’s U.S. Senate seat continues to play out in national headlines, and candidates for many…
Taking the Initiative ?At the Statehouse... ?It's campaign season in Arizona! Candidate signs are at every street corner and ads are on your TV, radio, and social media feeds. There are still months to go in this campaign cycle, and…
Taking the Initiative ?At the Statehouse... Last week brought another big milestone in the 2018 election cycle: signatures on citizen ballot initiatives were due July 5. Though citizens submitted a wide range of ideas, most – including an attempt to…
Certain Uncertainties At the Statehouse... It has been an exciting month in Arizona politics. Courts considered signature fraud on voter petitions and redefined the standard of residency required for legislative candidates, the Clean Elections Commission hosted debates, and the First…