Jenni Pagano Local politics shape national change. Many now-landmark federal policies, like women’s suffrage, minimum wage, environmental protection, and marriage equality, all started at the local level. Our state can lead the way when the feds don’t. When there is gridlock in DC, state governments hold the reins on school funding, public health, transportation, water policy and … Read more
The Supreme Court’s recent redistricting decisions weakened a key part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that had supported race-based redistricting to protect minority voting power. This has left a lot of people in our community unsettled—and for many of us, it’s not just “politics.” But when redistricting is attacked Democracy is attacked. When protections … Read more
Democratic candidate for Arizona Corporation Commissioner. Hello,In case you missed the news, I have qualified to make the ballot in large part due to the hard work of Democrats like you across the state! Clara Pratte and I are the only two Democrats to qualify and there are two seats up for election this cycle. … Read more
This year Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) voucher program is on track to spend more than $1,000,000,000 in your taxpayer dollars — with no accountability or transparency.
We can protect students and stop fraud by passing the Protect Education Act in November 2026.
If you missed the deadline to get your petition and application form submitted to become an elected precinct committeeman (PC) for the October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028 term, you can still apply using a write-in form. The write-in form does not require you to collect signatures. The original completed write-in form (no pdfs or copies) must be at … Read more
by Maggie Winchell, LD18 Precinct Committee PersonChair, LD18 Democrats What is the ACC? The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is a part of Arizona state government created to oversee privately ownedutility companies (electric, gas, water, phones) and business incorporations. It is responsible for: The ACC has five elected Commissioners. Currently, all five Commissioners are Republicans.The ACC … Read more
by Ojas Sanghi It was not higher fees that killed Tucson’s Prop. 412. Instead, it was the Democratic, liberal vote — the climate vote — that tanked this proposition. The climate-concerned electorate may not have been all the voters against Prop 412, but they were the deciding group. If TEP, the Mayor and Council wish … Read more
By Susan Bickel, former Chair of LD18 Democratic Activist Barbara Jo Cain, known for promoting the popular LD9-LD10 St. Patrick’s Day event, was inducted into the Arizona Hall of Fame Award. Barbara died on June 3, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was 85 years old. As a PC, she held a variety of elected … Read more
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