As Chair of AZ Democrats, Yolanda Bejarano will Challenge Republicans for Every Seat

by David Gordon Union organizer Yolanda Bejarano, the Vice President of the Arizona Democratic Party, is running to be party Chair. She is endorsed for State Party Chair by US Senator Mark Kelly, incoming Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, incoming Attorney General Kris Mayes and many other Democratic elected officials. Democratic state committee members will … Read more

Maricopa Supervisor Steve Gallardo Running for AZDems Chair

by Mario Diaz Steve Gallardo, the sole Democrat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, is running to be Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. He is a former State Senator, representing LD29 from 2011 to 2015, serving as Minority Whip from 2013 to 2014. He is endorsed by Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs and a broad coalition of labor unions for … Read more

Legislative District 18 – Moving Towards a Deeper Shade of Blue

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

This Election is the Last Stand for Democracy

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

Why Should You Care About School Board Elections

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

Democratic Candidates for the 2022 Elections

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

All Voter Information, in One Place

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

Opposition Research on Crazy 8 Republican Candidates

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