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

October 21, 2025 9:55 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...

Fontes Oversee Yet Another Campaign Finance Report Failure

October 20, 2025 3:58 pmOctober 20, 2025 4:18 pm

Arizona’s quarterly political campaign finance window just closed, and as usual, the reporting season kicked off with a glitch — literally. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced Thursday, that his office has been hit with another technical failure in its...

Mayes Threatens U.S. Speaker Johnson Unless Grijalva Sworn In

October 17, 2025 10:51 am

Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson if newly elected Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva isn’t sworn in immediately. In a sharply worded letter sent this week, Mayes warned that “failing to seat Ms. Grijalva immediately...

Rogers Spends Legislative Off-Season Working in District

October 16, 2025 12:23 pmOctober 16, 2025 12:26 pm

Arizona is one of sixteen states with a part-time legislature; its legislative sessions run from January to roughly the end of June each year. Most state lawmakers work part-time, returning to private jobs and daily life at the end of...