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
Watch the recording of the August 29th debate between Congressional Candidate (CD6) Kirsten Engel and the Republican Incumbent here. You can also read the article by Larry Bodine, LD18 Chair: Kirsten Engel Shines in PBS Debate on the Congressional District 6 Race. CiscoMAGA Just Lied.
Did you miss a speech? Do you want to listen to the speech again (and again, and again)? We have put together a list of some of the most memorable speeches from the DNC Convention. Enjoy them here. And, after you are done watching, get out and DO SOMETHING. Speaker Link Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO7SE4Zpd9s Barack … Read more
On July 3, 2024, the Arizona for Abortion Access campaign submitted petitions with over 823,000 signatures to the Office of the Secretary of State. This is more than double the 383,923 required valid signatures. Dozens of LD18 volunteers participated in the signature-gathering effort. This effort included the work of volunteers from all corners of the … Read more
This is an edited transcript of Simon Rosenberg’s speech at the LD18 Democrats meeting on June 25, 2024. Simon Rosenberg is the author of the Hopium Chronicles, a Democratic newsletter with 9,000 subscribers. A veteran political analyst, strategist and commentator, Rosenberg is a veteran of two Presidential campaigns and senior roles at the Democratic National … Read more
Do you want to keep Trump out of office? Do you want to elect Kamala Harris and Arizona Democrats down and up the ballot? Now is the time to take action! Volunteers and precinct committee members can now sign up to canvass or make phone calls at the newly opened Democratic Coordinated Campaign Tucson office on Cambell Avenue … Read more
Many thanks to LD18’s volunteer Video Editor and Producer, Charles Wantman. Peggy Turk-Boyer and Cristina Soto-Weibel are both elected precinct committee people and dedicated organizers in the Sabino Territory of LD18. Not only are they friends, but they also team up with the Latino Democrats of Tucson. “As I was retiring, we just found each … Read more
Ylenia Aguilar is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. She is running as a Clean Elections Candidate because she believes a Corporation Commissioner shouldn’t take money from special interests and the corporate entities they are elected to regulate. She has served as a Governing Board Member in the Osborn School District, Vitalyst Health Foundation Board … Read more
Democratic voters are turning out in force to dominate local elections this year — putting the lie to gloomy political polls about President Biden’s re-election campaign. The polls say one thing, but voters are doing the opposite. Democrats Are Still Outperforming This Year September 25, 2023 by Taegan Goddard. Subscribe to the Political Wire newsletter for … Read more
By Kim Bayne Did you know that every year over four million young individuals reach the age of 18 and most of them are eligible to register to vote before they finish high school? In Arizona, fewer than 15 percent of our state’s high school seniors or graduates are actually registered. Most of those who … Read more