elections

Sec.of State Wants to Revamp Polling System

Howard Fischer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:46:36 +0000

The state's chief election official wants lawmakers to consider a system that would allow any voter to show up at any polling place in the county.

AZ Dems Inspired by President's Speech to DNC

Matt Laslo — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Arizona delegates at the Democratic National Convention say President Obama’s speech last evening is inspiring them to spread his message when they return home.

Lawmakers Want to Void Law Creating Redistricting Commission

Howard Fischer — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:11:26 +0000

State lawmakers are asking federal judges to void part of a voter-approved measure creating the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Judge Denies Ballot Position for Open Primary Initiative

Howard Fischer — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:33:51 +0000

A state judge ruled today that an initiative to create an open primary is legally flawed and cannot be on the November ballot.

First Navajo Woman Runs For Congress

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:01:42 +0000

Arizona’s newly drawn Congressional District 1 includes more Native Americans than any other district in the country. That sets the stage for a historic first — an American Indian woman serving in Congress.

Judge to Hear Arguments Over Open Primary Initiative

Howard Fischer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:28:35 +0000

A judge will consider whether voters will get to decide whether they want to make major changes in state election law.

Jan-Pac Raised $200 G in the Last Quarter

Howard Fischer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:11:31 +0000

Some state residents and businesses are opening their wallets -- wide -- to help Governor Jan Brewer elect candidates to federal offices who support her views.

State Lawmakers Want to Limit Number of Local Election Days

Howard Fischer — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:49 +0000

The days of local communities deciding when it makes sense to have elections could soon be coming to an end.

Under current law, cities can have votes on four specific dates every year. The legislation approved Monday by the state House would limit that to just two -- and only on even-numbered years, the same days as statewide elections. Clint Bolick of the Goldwater Institute said consolidation makes sense.

Public Campaign Financing Deal Reached

Howard Fischer — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:59:56 +0000

A deal reached Monday will short-circuit an attempt to get voters to scrap public financing of elections.

The 1998 law allows but does not require candidates to get public funds if they agree not to take outside cash. Foes, including business interests, have been unhappy with the plan for years. And they had the votes lined up at the Legislature to ask voters to effectively repeal the law. Sen. John McComish said the deal allows the system to remain in place, but with some new restrictions on how it spends money on public relations.

Judge Throws out Suit Against Clean Elections Commission

Howard Fischer — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000

A state judge today threw out an effort by foes of public financing of elections to effectively gag members of the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and its director.