Representative Walt Blackman Archives

LD7 Voters to Decide if Blackman Returns, Who Replaces Marshall

July 21, 2026 2:33 pmAugust 6, 2026 5:34 pm

With Rep. David Marshall resigning from the Arizona House to accept an appointment as Navajo County Recorder, Republicans in Legislative District 7 are guaranteed at least one new face in the Legislature next year. Marshall’s move sparked a closely watched constitutional...

Sheridan States ‘I Was Not Aware’ of Endorsee Anderson’s Court-Martial

July 16, 2026 3:04 pmJuly 22, 2026 11:49 am

The closely watched race for Arizona’s Legislative District 10 House seat has erupted into controversy after Republican candidate Ciara Anderson’s military record came to light. It centers on whether voters were given sufficient information about her adverse military record before...

Despite Ballot Challenge Failure, Slaton v. Blackman Dispute Escalates

April 15, 2026 8:18 amApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed Republican Steve Slaton’s 2026 election challenge against Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman, leaving the Legislative District 7 Republican incumbent on track for the July 21 primary ballot. The case, brought by Slaton, sought...

Gillette leads GOP Clash with Dems over DCS Structure

February 26, 2026 7:54 amMarch 12, 2026 4:33 pm

PHOENIX – A sharply divided House hearing on Department of Child Safety reform on February 19, 2026, revealed a deeper conflict than just policy language. It revealed deep party differences on who controls the structure of child protection in Arizona...

Gillette, Keshel, Blackman, Lead Embrace of New Media

August 29, 2025 9:59 amSeptember 10, 2025 6:04 pm

Several Arizona Republican lawmakers are ditching traditional media and inviting the public straight into their thoughts. By embracing podcasts, Substack newsletters, and live audio platforms, Reps. John Gillette (R-30), Rachel Keshel (R-17), and Walt Blackman (R-7) are taking grassroots messaging...

Gillette Announces Exit from AZ Legislature

July 8, 2025 2:09 pmJuly 20, 2025 7:56 pm

After serving two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, Rep. John Gillette (R-30) announced he would not seek re-election in 2026. His intention to leave fulfills a personal pledge to serve four years before reevaluating his future. In a...