Christy Kelly, Author at Arizona Globe

Sen. Petersen Favored to Beat AG Kris Mayes in 2026 Election

January 29, 2025 4:00 pmFebruary 12, 2025 3:54 pm

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) has officially signaled his intention to run against incumbent Kris Mayes for state Attorney General in the 2026 election. The Gilbert Republican filed a statement of interest with the Arizona Secretary of State on...

Swoboda Retains AZGOP Chair after Contentious Race

January 26, 2025 11:35 amFebruary 8, 2025 1:50 pm

At yesterday’s Arizona Republican Party Statutory Meeting (January 25, 2025), incumbent Chair Gina Swoboda was re-elected as AZGOP Chair. She defeated former State Representative Cory McGarr in a 978 to 754 win (93% voter attendance), a relatively narrow margin that...

Kolodin Seeks Limits on ‘Environmental Manipulation’ Bill

January 24, 2025 10:00 amJanuary 29, 2025 4:13 pm

Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin(R-3) is proposing amendments to HB 2056, a bill introduced by freshman Representative Lisa Fink (R-27) that aims to prohibit “geoengineering” practices in the state. The bill defines geoengineering as “the intentional manipulation of the environment,...

AZ Politicos Attend Trump’s Historic Comeback Inauguration

January 23, 2025 1:28 pmJanuary 29, 2025 8:36 am

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States is a rare and historic event. It marked only the second time a president has served non-consecutive terms—the first being Grover Cleveland in 1892. At 78 years old, Trump...

Montenegro Labels Hobbs Budget ‘Fundamentally Flawed’

January 22, 2025 3:40 pmJanuary 27, 2025 9:52 am

Arizona’s financial landscape has become a focal point of debate between Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican legislators, particularly concerning the state’s budget projections and spending priorities. Marge Zylla, the Governor’s legislative and fiscal affairs director, recently presented Governor Hobbs’ budget...

2026 AZ Gov Race Offers Epic Republican Showdown

January 22, 2025 7:11 amJanuary 26, 2025 11:36 am

In the ever-entertaining circus of Arizona politics, the 2026 gubernatorial race promises brutal primary fights. The winners of each party’s fight will emerge as formidable general election challengers. Arizona’s governor, Katie Hobbs (D), faces declining approval ratings, making a 2026...

Rep. Luna-Nájera Accused of Sexual Harassment

January 18, 2025 10:56 amJanuary 24, 2025 2:35 pm

Arizona State Representative Dr. Elda Luna-Nájera (D-22), who also served as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, remains under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment made by the district’s Superintendent, Jeremy Calles. It is unknown...