GOP expects Schweikert to hold off challenger; analysts aren’t so sure
WASHINGTON - A national Republican campaign official expressed confidence Wednesday that Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, can fend off a challenge from Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, who leads in some polls and has raised millions more for her campaign.
U.S. House, District 6: Independent Tom Lewellen says repairing Social Security, Medicare are top issues
Independent candidate Tom Lewellen, a technology industry executive and entrepreneur, says he hopes to attract disconnected voters as he vies for a seat representing the District 6 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. House, District 6: Hiral Tipirneni touts her health care experience, focuses on economic security
As a doctor, House District 6 candidate Dr. Hiral Tipirneni says she has an inside track when it comes to battling the coronavirus and providing affordable health care.
U.S. House, District 6: David Schweikert focused on border security, business taxes, slowing COVID-19
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert is seeking reelection to House District 6, with low taxes on businesses and border security among his top issues.
Pence draws contrasts between Biden, Trump at campaign event in Peoria
PEORIA – Mike Pence campaigned Thursday at TYR Tactical in Peoria, which makes protective vests for military and police, drawing stark contrasts between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Tribe rushes to beat use-or-lose deadline on COVID-19 relief funds
WASHINGTON - Spending $177 million may not seem like a problem, but it is a challenge for Navajo Nation leaders who could lose those federal COVID-19 relief funds if they don't find projects that can be completed by the end of this year.
Schweikert, Biggs rally Republican crowd during convention watch party
PHOENIX - There was enthusiasm in the room at Republican watch party Thursday, but Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, said enthusiasm went beyond that room to "our community where that enthusiasm of Republicans is spiking."
Schweikert admits House ethics violations, agrees to reprimand, $50,000 fine
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, has admitted to 11 counts of campaign finance violations, misuse of office funds and other charges, and has agreed to a reprimand and a $50,000 fine , the House Ethics Committee said Thursday.
No pressing the flesh, but candidates learn to campaign under COVID-19
TEMPE - Faced with the stay-home orders and social distancing of COVID-19, candidates have suspended rallies and in-person campaigning, have staffers working from home and are scrambling to find ways to reach voters while competing for donations and media attention in the face of a pandemic.
Upstart head start: Some challengers better funded than incumbents
TEMPE - The coronavirus had already made 2020 an unusual election year when campaign finance reports added another twist, showing challengers in some congressional races raising far more than the incumbents they hope to unseat.
COVID-19 being felt in donations, hours, adoptions at animal shelters
PHOENIX - The spread of COVID-19 has "deeply affected" Arizona animal shelters, which are discontinuing some services, cutting hours and trying to juggle between taking animals in and adopting them out to stretch resources while protecting pets and people.
Mr. Smith goes home from Washington: Hill offices adapt to teleworking
WASHINGTON - Voters with concerns about the stimulus bill working its way through Congress can still share their opinions with their representatives in Washington - even though their representatives may not actually be in Washington as offices there, like the rest of the nation, are learning to telework.
