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Petersen, Glassman Clash in Fiery AG Debate

May 29, 2026 4:32 pmJune 5, 2026 4:52 pm

SCOTTSDALE — Abuse allegations and pointed attacks on legal experience dominated the heated Republican Attorney General primary debate Thursday night, as Senate President Warren Petersen and attorney Rodney Glassman traded sharp exchanges. The debate, hosted by the Citizens Clean Elections...

Farnsworth Defends Vetoed GOP Budget; Calls for Renewed Talks

May 7, 2026 2:31 pmMay 21, 2026 6:22 pm

PHOENIX — Senate Appropriations Chairman David Farnsworth (R-10) is pushing back against Democratic criticism of the Republican budget proposal Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed Tuesday, arguing the plan was balanced, fiscally responsible, and misrepresented by opponents. In a statement released May...

Keshel Condems Dem Rhetoric as Fontes Claims Rising Fascism

September 17, 2025 10:03 amSeptember 26, 2025 11:01 am

Despite Arizona’s top Democratic officials, including Governor Hobbs, Tucson Mayor Romero, and AG Mayes, among others, issuing statements condemning political violence in the aftermath of the conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, some Republicans have argued their words were hollow and...

Butierez, Rivas battle for GOP CD7 Seat; Rodriguez Sends ‘Statement’

June 4, 2025 4:20 pmJune 12, 2025 3:44 pm

On May 29, 2025, Republican candidates Daniel Butierez and Jorge Rivas participated in a debate hosted by Arizona PBS ahead of the special election for the 7th Congressional District. The seat became vacant following the death of longtime Democratic Congressman...

Lake Crushes Gallego in First Debate

October 10, 2024 1:18 pmOctober 17, 2024 10:38 am

Kari Lake’s Senate race against Ruben Gallego starkly contrasts their willingness to engage directly with the voters. While Lake repeatedly called for debates to discuss critical issues facing Arizona, Gallego has been notably reluctant to engage. As a result, Lake...