Elections

What is Prop 306 and how does it impact Clean Elections? A proponent and an opponent discussed the issue, which is on the Nov....

Pinal County Recorder Virginia Ross is reminding voters and potential voters that the midterm election will be soon upon us. “Time is running out to...

The 2016 General Election Candidate Debate in Maricopa is set for Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center.   Candidates have been invited...

  Anyone interested in running for city council in 2018 will have the opportunity to file with the city soon. The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday...

Here are some highlights of Saturday's debate among candidates for five races in the General Election. The debate was sponsored by InMaricopa, Maricopa Monitor...

By Barry R. Goldman Attacking a person because of his or her sexual orientation is deplorable. No matter your religious or political preferences, there is...

State Results President Donald Trump (R) 49% Hillary Clinton (D) 45% U.S. Senate John McCain (R) 53% Ann Kirkpatrick (D) 41% U.S. Congress District 1 Tom O’Halleran (D) 51% Paul Babeu (R) 44% Arizona...

By Rich Vitiello Rather than couch things in political happy talk, I speak plainly – without glossing things over and dishing out words from both...

By Ralph Atchue I’m Ralph Atchue, your candidate for the Arizona State Senate and I need your vote.  There is a clear and distinct difference...

By Alan Marchione A new election cycle is upon us, and once again, we find the Maricopa Unified School District desperately trying to pass another...

By Angela Villa Regarding the upcoming election for Pinal County Supervisor for District 4, we need a change. We need representation. I have been a resident...

By Ethan McSweeney Candidates in the crowded Republican primary field for Arizona’s first congressional district laid out their plans and qualifications — most keeping with...

By Jackie Gonzalez It seems that you cannot swing a dead political polecat without landing on someone who is for or against the Maricopa Unified...

By Anthony Smith As I write this piece, I recognize that we are moving quickly towards the Aug. 30 Primary Election. I hope you have...

By Steve Smith Elections on all levels are very important which is why I wanted to show my support for two candidates in particular, one...

Pinal County residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to approve a sales tax funding infrastructure improvements across the county. For Maricopa, it...

By Rich Vitiello Since this will probably be my last campaign editorial before election day, please let me remind you of some of the differences...

A former Chicago police officer defeated the sitting Pinal County sheriff in a bid to become a U.S. congressman. Tom O’Halleran, who formerly served in...

By Sen. Steve Smith I have been asked who I am endorsing in various contested races in the Aug. 30 primary election.  This year it...

While preparing for the 2017 election, Karen Nally, general counsel for Maricopa Flood Control District, realized laws affecting flood protection districts, such as Maricopa...

Arizona has five propositions on the ballot for the General Election. They range from solar power to education, and most are very divisive. Learn...

Electric bills will go down if Prop 127 is passed, according to proponents. Electric bills will go down if Prop 127 is defeated, according...

When Maricopa Unified School District requested pro and con arguments from residents about its proposed budget override, as legally required for its election material,...

By Anthony Smith On May 11, 2016, I was notified by the Pinal County Deputies Association that they are endorsing my candidacy for re-election as...

By Steve Gillingham Having a background in the financial industry, a candidate’s financial record-keeping is one of the items I consider when choosing a candidate....

In case you missed it, at a debate forum Monday night after a couple of candidates for Maricopa City Council mentioned the state's 1-percent...