Party Business Archives - Arizona Globe

Hobbs in Trouble as Dems Face Severe Fundraising Deficit

April 24, 2026 11:20 amApril 30, 2026 3:24 pm

PHOENIX– The Arizona Democratic Party enters the critical 2026 midterm election cycle with a severe cash crunch that highlights a broader national fundraising gap favoring Republicans. According to recent campaign finance filings, the state party reported a negative cash balance...

Kolodin Momentum Grows After Election Case Win, Endorsements

April 20, 2026 3:03 pmApril 22, 2026 4:08 pm

State Representative Alexander Kolodin is building early momentum in Arizona’s Secretary of State race, combining high-profile political support, a major legal victory tied to election authority, and backing from a national grassroots organization. Kolodin confirmed he has received support from...

Hernandez Ballot Challenge Fails as Perez Vows Appeal

April 17, 2026 3:49 pmApril 24, 2026 11:20 am

State Representative Alma Hernandez (D-20) will remain on the ballot in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s Legislative District 20 Senate seat after a court rejected a legal challenge seeking to disqualify her candidacy. The challenge, filed by opponent Rocque Perez,...

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...

Court Dismisses David Rose LD30 Ballot Challenge

April 9, 2026 3:51 pmApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

Republican Legislative District 30 candidate David Rose will remain on the ballot after a court granted his Motion to Dismiss, rejecting an effort by fellow Republican Jennifer Esposito to disqualify him from the race. The ruling ends a high-profile legal challenge...

MCRC Slams Schweikert’s Racism Claim Against Biggs

April 8, 2026 10:51 amApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

The Executive Board of the Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) issued a sharp rebuke Tuesday night of campaign messaging from Congressman David Schweikert’s gubernatorial campaign, accusing it of deploying “false and lazy accusations” against fellow Republican Congressman Andy Biggs. In a...

Montenegro Welcomes Reim as Chaplik’s LD3 Replacement

March 19, 2026 2:27 pmApril 8, 2026 12:51 pm

Arizona Republicans largely welcomed the selection of Cody Reim to replace former Rep. and Congressional District 1 candidate Joseph Chaplik in the Arizona House. GOP leaders cast the Rio Verde Foothills small-business owner as a conservative fit for Legislative District...