by Lori Cinnamond We’re all aware of Democrats’ historical wins in the recent general election. But here’s what you might not know: The last time Arizona elected a Democratic governor was Janet Napolitano in 2002. That same year, Arizona elected Terry Goddard as its last Democratic attorney general. With new Democratic victories for Governor, Secretary … Read more
by Pepper Provenzano Come back, America. Stand up and speak out! Silence is tantamount to selling this country outright. It is our civic duty to vote, to come together and expose wrongdoing, to hold our leaders and controlling special interests accountable. I made my living as an ethical journalist for 20 years, and I resent … Read more
by Larry Bodine Adrian Fontes, the Democratic Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, addressed a cheering crowd of 150 people at a rally organized by LD18 Democrats on October 1, 2022, in Tucson. Fontes held up the cover of Time magazine for October 10-17, 2022, which featured him and other courageous Secretary of State candidates … Read more
by Randi Levin School board elections are the latest victims of the culture wars. Traditionally, they are nonpartisan, sleepy down-ballot races. Since the pandemic, however, they have been hijacked by anti-public education candidates who are supported by national and local political organizations. Look at what is happening right here in our backyard. “Purple for Parents” … Read more
Our candidates in LD18 include Priya Sundareshan for Arizona Senate, and Nancy Gutierrez and Chris Mathis for Arizona House. They will fight for reproductive rights, voting rights, fully-funded public education, access to affordable healthcare, adapting to climate change, and lower prescription drug costs. They are leading the battle to defeat dangerous, extreme candidates who will cripple … Read more
Voting Basics By Diane Coscarelli With the November General Election coming up, we wanted to help make your voting experience as easy as possible. Here’s a list of important voting dates and deadlines and links. Read More Democratic Candidates for the 2022 Elections LD18 candidates and statewide offices: Priya Sundareshan for AZ Senate, Nancy Gutierrez … Read more
Thanks to the Democrats of Oro Valley for compiling this research on the Arizona CRAZY 8 candidates. Help us get the word out on how extreme the opposition is. Write letters to the editor and/or post on social media. The Democrats of Oro Valley Facebook page will contain posts for you to repost. You can also follow and retweet from … Read more
by Dianne Coscarelli With the November General Election coming up, we wanted to help make your voting experience as easy as possible. Here’s a list of important voting dates and deadlines and links you can use to answer all your voting questions. Elections are decided by people who vote, so please take a few minutes … Read more
A handy reference to the 2022 ballot measures Arizona Agenda, a reliable online news source, has compiled a handy reference including, for each measure, a plain-English summary, arguments for and against, and who is supporting or opposing it. For example, vote YES on measures supported by the League of Women Voters of Arizona, Healthcare Rising Arizona, … Read more
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