Christy Kelly, Author at Arizona Globe

AZ Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s Campaign Struggles Amid Health Issues

October 1, 2024 6:00 amOctober 8, 2024 10:04 am

Arizona’s 7th Congressional District is facing a crisis of uncertainty due to the absence of its elected representative, Democrat Raúl Grijalva. An incumbent since 2003, Grijalva’s health struggles and decreased public presence have sparked growing concerns over the future of...

State Senator Justine Wadsack speaking on the floor of the Arizona State Senate at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Wadsack Faces Political Prosecution in Speeding Case

September 28, 2024 9:48 amOctober 7, 2024 5:12 pm

The legal drama surrounding Senator Justine Wadsack’s alleged speeding incident took an unexpected turn last week, raising questions about whether it is part of a standard procedure or a case of political persecution. The case centers on a March 2024...

Kari Lake Mike Lee Presser at Carniceria Mi Ranchito #2 in Laveen AZ (Photo: Christy Kelly)

BREAKING: Gallego Ducks First Scheduled Debate with Lake

September 27, 2024 2:22 pmOctober 6, 2024 1:54 pm

In an exclusive interview with the Arizona Globe, Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake announced that her Democrat opponent, Ruben Gallego, is backing out of their first debate, initially scheduled for October 3, 2024. Lake stated, “Ruben Gallego’s ducking the first...

Gallego Faces Integrity Questions over ‘Remarriage’

September 27, 2024 5:00 amOctober 2, 2024 11:43 am

Ruben Gallego, known for his fiery rhetoric and blue-collar roots, now finds himself embroiled in a personal scandal, with many questioning his integrity. Questions surrounding Gallego’s divorce from his then-wife, Kate Gallego, just weeks before the birth of their son...

Rep. Gillette Condemns ASU Lake Havasu Campus Closure

September 25, 2024 9:34 amOctober 2, 2024 11:44 am

Arizona State University (ASU) announced its decision to close its Lake Havasu campus in the summer of 2025, a move impacting 225 students and 20 staff members. This decision is part of a broader response to recent state budget cuts...

Mesa Mayor John Giles speaking with attendees at a "Yes on 308 Cocktail Hour" event at Cowley Companies in Phoenix, Arizona.

AZ LD10 Censures Mesa Mayor John Giles

September 24, 2024 5:00 amOctober 2, 2024 11:44 am

Last week, Legislative District 10 in Mesa formally censured Mayor John Giles for endorsing Democratic candidates. The censure stated, “It calls on the voters in Mesa to heed this vote of no confidence, cease recognition of Mayor Giles as a Republican in...

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Latino Trump Rally Attendees Speak Out

September 23, 2024 5:00 amSeptember 28, 2024 9:49 am

Shortly after our initial reporting, the Arizona Globe conducted an exclusive Zoom conference with several of the Tucson Trump rally attendees who experienced mysterious injuries at the event. As reported on September 22. 2024, approximately twenty mostly Latino Trump supporters...