Garrett Lewis Show Archives

Swoboda’s CD1 Run with Trump’s Support Sends Political Shockwaves

October 21, 2025 9:55 amOctober 31, 2025 10:22 am

Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda has officially entered the race for Congressional District 1, immediately sending tremors through state politics with an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. The seat, currently held by Republican David Schweikert, opened after Schweikert...

Calls to Prosecute, Oust Ortiz Grow Despite Dem Pushback

August 9, 2025 9:56 amAugust 18, 2025 2:19 pm

The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus issued a press release Thursday offering “unwavering support” for Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-24) after she publicly warned her community about dates, times, and locations of imminent federal immigration enforcement activity. Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan...

BREAKING: Kolodin, Swoboda Clash Over AZ SOS Endorsement

March 31, 2025 5:29 pmApril 9, 2025 5:10 pm

Almost immediately after conservative Representative Alex Kolodin announced his intention to challenge Democrat Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in the 2026 election, a controversy emerged that could potentially rock the Arizona Republican Party. AZ GOP Chair Gina Swoboda, who has...

Walt Blackman Returns to Arizona Legislature

December 9, 2024 12:08 pmDecember 24, 2024 3:48 pm

Walt Blackman (R-7) is a multi-term Arizona Republican state-house member and U.S. Army veteran who made history in 2018 by becoming the first Black Republican elected to the Arizona Legislature. Blackman recently navigated a brutal primary, receiving approximately 27.4% of...

AZ Gov Hobbs Under Fire for $700K Logo Expense

November 22, 2024 4:12 pmDecember 4, 2024 8:54 am

Arizona State Representative and Majority Whip Teresa Martinez (R-16) is requesting that AZ Attorney General Mayes (D) and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell (R) undertake an official probe into potential ethical violations by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) over the...

State Representative Steve Montenegro speaking with the media at a press conference hosted by Border 911 at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Montenegro’s AZ House Speaker Win Sparks GOP Infighting

November 16, 2024 9:29 amNovember 21, 2024 7:45 am

Arizona’s Republican Party is at a crossroads, with recent leadership elections exposing deep divisions between grassroots activists and the party’s establishment. The election of Steve Montenegro as House Speaker over grassroots favorite Joseph Chaplik sparked intense debate about the GOP’s...

Heated Exchanges Mark Arizona Budget Aftermath

June 24, 2024 5:00 amNovember 21, 2024 7:45 am

Budget negotiations in Arizona were highly contentious this year, with lawmakers roundly condemning the process. Governor Katie Hobbs and Democrats negotiated with Speaker of the House Ben Toma (R-27) and Senate President Warren Peterson (R-14), with Hobbs ultimately signing. However,...