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Arizona's GOP Primary Is a Test of Addition, Not Just Volume
The Biggs-Schweikert primary is really an argument about whether Arizona Republicans can turn intensity into a statewide majority.
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From Candy Land cheat to breakout Cardinals receiver: The Michael Wilson story
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson, middle, catches a pass against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Curtis Robinson, left, and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Associated Press) "...
Courts
Petersen opens AG lead as Biggs clinches GOP governor slot, sharpening Arizona’s litigation stakes for November
Andy Biggs clinched the GOP gubernatorial nomination while Warren Petersen opened a sizable lead in the Republican attorney general race, sharpening a November choice over Arizona’s litigation posture under Democratic incumbents Katie Hobbs and Kris Mayes.
Capitol
The Trump administration shifts teen pregnancy prevention from contraception to fertility tracking, abstinence and marriage
The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and “reproductive goals counseling.” The plan will also emphasize abstinence from sex and the...
Elections
Legislative roundup: Where the closest primaries stand
Several key legislative primaries remained undecided Tuesday night as candidates in competitive districts vied for spots on the November ballot that will decide the Arizona Legislature’s balance of power. The post Legislative roundup: Where the closest primaries stand first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
Elections
Voucher oversight fight tilts GOP superintendent primary toward Kimberly Yee over Tom Horne
Kimberly Yee is maintaining a large lead in the GOP nomination for public schools chief, a victory that would see her unseat GOP incumbent Tom Horne, who is in his second stint as the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Late Tuesday evening, Yee led Horne with 54% of the vote, a difference of more than 32,000 […]
Capitol
Kolodin celebrates, other statewide races close
Republican candidates for statewide office were mostly locked in races that were too close to call on Tuesday night, with one incumbent currently trailing. The post Kolodin celebrates, other statewide races close first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
Courts
Biggs, Petersen lead GOP governor, AG primaries
Congressman Andy Biggs emerged as one of the big winners Tuesday night as Arizona Republicans chose nominees to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes in November. The post Biggs, Petersen lead GOP governor, AG primaries first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
Elections
Trump-backed former NFL kicker Jay Feely wins CD1 GOP primary as Amish Shah leads Dem field
Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker who played for the Arizona Cardinals, has advanced to the November election, where it seems likely he will face off against former Democratic state lawmaker Amish Shah in one of the most closely watched races in the country, where Democrats are hoping to win a seat they’ve...
Elections
Warren Petersen wins GOP primary for attorney general over Rodney Glassman
State Sen. Warren Petersen defeated rival Rodney Glassman to become the Republican nominee for Arizona Attorney General. Early Friday morning, with Petersen leading by more than 62,000 votes, The Associated Press called the race in his favor. While neither Petersen nor Glassman earned an endorsement from Trump,...
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