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The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has increased campaign contribution limits for the 2023-2024 election cycle. An individual may now contribute $5,400 per election cycle to a candidate committee for statewide office and legislative office. Additionally, an individual may contribute […]

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Arizona voters approved a constitutional amendment creating the position of lieutenant governor. Under Proposition 131, the lieutenant governor would be elected on a joint ticket with the governor and would succeed the governor in case of a vacancy. Arizona is […]

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Arizona voters approved a campaign finance ballot measure requiring disclosure of original campaign donors. Proposition 211 requires that anyone making independent expenditures of more than $50,000 on a statewide campaign or $25,000 on a local campaign to disclose the names […]

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On November 8, Arizona voters will decide on a campaign finance ballot measure that would require disclosing names of original campaign donors. Proposition 211 would require that anyone making independent expenditures of more than $50,000 on a statewide campaign or […]

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An Arizona campaign finance bill passed that amends reporting requirements for political action committees and political parties. Senate Bill 1355 provides for a calendar quarter without an election, a political action committee and political party must file a quarterly report […]

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The 55th Arizona Legislature adjourned its second regular session sine die on June 25. During the session, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in March to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Arizona’s elections, further protecting the state’s voters and strengthening […]

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December 23, 2021  •  

Arizona State Senator Resigns

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Arizona State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai resigned her position on Wednesday, December 22 to take an appointment with the Biden administration. Peshlakai is the 13th legislator in Arizona to leave their seat in 2021. County officials within Peshlakai’s district will choose […]

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August 12, 2021  •  

Arizona State Senator Resigns

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State Senator Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete of Arizona resigned on August 10, following his arrest on felony charges involving sexual abuse of two minors. The resignation was immediately effective. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will choose a replacement from a […]

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The Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on June 30, concluding a 171-day session that was among the longest in recent state history. Relating to campaign finance, Senate Bill 1714 passed. Effective September 28, the bill provides a person who makes an […]

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The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has increased contribution limits for the 2021-2022 election cycle. Effective January 1, an individual may not contribute more than $5,300 per election cycle to a candidate committee for statewide office and legislative office. Additionally, […]

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The Arizona Legislature will close for a week “out of an abundance of caution” after Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, possibly exposed several Republican lawmakers to COVID-19. Giuliani had tested positive for the virus less than a week […]

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The Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on May 26 after the Senate’s swift move to adjourn was approved. The Senate had voted to end the session when it convened previously on May 8. However, this vote was met with opposition […]

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Lawmakers approved a $50 million relief package for COVID-19 relief before recessing for three weeks as a public health precaution. The relief package allows Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration to use the funds for the following: Housing assistance Aid for businesses […]

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The Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen officially resigned on January 7 amid criminal charges. Peterson’s resignation comes three months after he was charged with an international adoption fraud scheme. The county board of supervisors appointed longtime county administrator Bill Wiley […]

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