Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

Ron Barber

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

Ann Kirkpatrick

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

WASHINGTON - Arizona Reps. Ron Barber and Ann Kirkpatrick touted their designation last week as being among the Democrats most likely to buck their party in congressional votes.

Kirkpatrick headed back to Congress in District 1

Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick pulled off a narrow victory over Marana Republican Jonathan Paton in the vast district that encompasses both their hometowns.

Dem Kirkpatrick defeats Republican Paton in CD1, AP says

Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick has defeated Republican Jonathan Paton in Arizona's vast Congressional District 1, the Associated Press has concluded.

$1.2M spent in 1 day on CD1 campaigns

Even in the last days of voting, Arizona's Congressional District 1 continues to draw outside spending by the million.

Outside groups' CD1 spending surpasses $5M

Outside groups have spent more than $5 million on the race in Arizona's Congressional District 1, the most of any of the state's nine districts.

Political notebook: Why a square dance caller backs Kirkpatrick

Congressional candidate Ann Kirkpatrick's most recent financial filing is replete with donations from those you might expect: lawyers, doctors and Sedona business owners.

Paton outraises Kirkpatrick as CD1 campaign tightens up

Republican Jonathan Paton outraised Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in the first half of October, in what may be another sign of his momentum in the Congressional District 1 race.

Brewer's PAC goes on spending spree for GOP candidates

Gov. Jan Brewer let donations pile up in her political action committee for a year, until this week, when she's started unloading the $587,000 pot, hoping to make the difference for Republican candidates for Congress.

Brewer makes appointment in review of Arizona Guard

Gov. Jan Brewer has picked an Oklahoma National Guard general to review allegations of misconduct, lax discipline and a corrupt climate in the Arizona National Guard.

Nearly $14M spent so far in Ariz. race for US Senate seat

It takes millions to become a U.S. senator - just ask Democrat Richard Carmona and Republican Jeff Flake.

Fitz Blog:Paton and Kirkpatrick

Ann Kirkpatrick, a smart educated mom is tangling with Jonathan Paton over a seat in Congress. Kirkpatrick has been a prosecutor, a teacher and a congresswoman. Jonathan Paton has been a flack, a hack and Tucson’s Richard Nixon.

Kirkpatrick on What Southern Arizona-specific issues will you champion in Congress?

What Southern Arizona-specific issues will you champion in Congress?

Endorsement: Congress District 1

The biggest challenge facing the federal government is to get spending and debt under control without eviscerating Social Security, Medicare and other safety nets.

U.S. Rep.-elect Ann Kirkpatrick

U.S. Rep.-elect Ann Kirkpatrick, a Flagstaff Democrat, is not ready to take a stand on the proposed bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

Ann Kirkpatrick

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

Jonathan Paton

CD1 debate provokes cheers, jeers

A large crowd at the Congressional District 1 debate Monday night revived the raucous spirit of 2010 when the candidates discussed the inflammatory issue of health care.

Healthcare talk prompts cheers, jeers at CD1 debate

A large crowd at the Congressional District 1 debate Monday night revived the raucous spirit of 2010 when the candidates discussed the inflammatory issue of health care.