Kevin Thompson Archives - Arizona Globe

Competition Impracticable–Petersen Highlights Stacey Champion’s Role in Mayes’ Tenure

September 4, 2026 8:41 amSeptember 8, 2026 9:43 am

Stacey Champion did everything for Kris Mayes’ campaign. Public relations. Communications. Design. Zoom calls. Early-morning MSNBC appearances. Even Mayes’ makeup. “I was always her cheerleader & optimist,” Champion tweeted shortly after Mayes took office in January 2023. “I got shit...

Republicans Call for Ralph Heap to Withdraw as Clean Elections Fight Escalates

August 10, 2026 12:20 pmAugust 14, 2026 4:04 pm

A dispute over Republican Corporation Commission nominee Ralph Heap’s campaign signs escalated at an Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission meeting on August 4 when several Republicans urged consequences for Heap, with defeated incumbent Nick Myers voluntarily appearing during public comment...