Pinal County Archives - Arizona Globe

King, Dunham LD17 Fight Highlights Growing Battle Inside AZ GOP

May 17, 2026 12:56 pmMay 17, 2026 1:07 pm

Legislative District 17 (LD17) is shaping up to be one of Arizona’s most closely watched Republican primaries in 2026. Republican State Senator Vince Leach announced he will not seek reelection just two years after defeating former Senator Justine Wadsack in...

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...