Tag: arizona
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Invest in Arizona outraises every other Arizona PAC with $5.16 million
In Arizona, Invest in Arizona (sponsored by AEA and Stand for Children) has raised more than any other non-candidate political action committee (PAC) in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Arizona Secretary of State, Invest in Arizona raised $5.16 million and spent $5.23 million…
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Arizona Speaker Bowers raises $20,400 this election cycle
According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Arizona Secretary of State, Arizona House Speaker Russell Bowers has raised $20,400 and spent $2,552 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. The speaker of the Arizona House is the leader of the state’s lower chamber. Rep. Bowers is a member of the…
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These PACs are the best fundraisers in Arizona
In Arizona politics, non-candidate political action committees (PACs) have received $41.9 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The top 10 PACs raised more than $23.2 million, or 55 percent of all donations made to state-level PACs. These are the top 10 PACs in Arizona state-level politics in the 2022…
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SCOTUS accepts three new cases for its 2022-2023 term
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) accepted three cases on March 28 for argument during its October 2022-2023 term. To date, the court has agreed to hear arguments in nine cases next term. National Pork Producers Council v. Ross concerns the constitutionality of the conditions California’s Proposition 12 imposes on pork producers nationwide…
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These 10 Arizona donors gave over $11.6 million
In Arizona politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $72.8 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The 10 largest donors gave more than $11.6 million, or 16 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Arizona state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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Republicans outraise Democrats by 88% in Arizona House races
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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Republicans outraise Democrats by 171% in Arizona Senate races
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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Arizona Legislature sends measure on voter identification requirements for mail-in ballots and in-person voting to Nov. 8 ballot
On Nov. 8, Arizona voters will decide a measure making multiple changes to Arizona’s voter identification and mail-in ballot policies. The measure would require a voter to include their date of birth and voter identification number for mail-in ballots, in addition to the existing signature requirement. Election officials would check the dates of birth and…
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Voters will decide on legislative proposals adding restrictions to ballot initiative processes in Arizona, Arkansas, and South Dakota in 2022
Voters in at least three states will decide legislative proposals to change citizen-initiated ballot measure processes this year. Legislatures in Arizona, Arkansas, and South Dakota have passed constitutional amendments on ballot initiatives, and additional constitutional changes are being considered in Arizona and Missouri. In 2020, voters decided legislative referrals on ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Florida,…
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Arizona voters could decide an amendment in 2022 designed to prevent critical race theory in schools
On Nov. 8, 2022, Arizona voters could decide a constitutional amendment designed to prevent what the measure’s proponents calls critical race theory. On Feb. 17, the Arizona House of Representatives approved House Concurrent Resolution 2001 (HCR 2001), passing the amendment by a vote of 31-28. The vote was along party lines, with Republicans in favor…