Honoring Herschella Horton from LD18

As we mark Black History Month in February 2023, LD18 pays tribute to the late Herschella Horton, former Democratic legislator who served in the Arizona House of Representatives.  

Video: The Propositions: Voting Our Rights Away

Cathy Sigmon spoke at the LD18 general meeting on January 24, 2023. Her slides plus an edited transcript, are below. LARRY BODINE, Chair: Our first speaker tonight is Cathy Sigmond. She is a co-founder of Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, which is CEBV for short. If you’re not on their newsletter list, you should absolutely join … Read more

Video: Barbara Cain Posthumously Inducted into the Hall of Fame

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

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