DuVal makes it official: He'll seek Democratic gubernatorial nod

Phoenix Democrat Fred DuVal made his run for governor official on Wednesday, saying the state is at a crossroads.

No assault-weapons ban included in Dems’ Senate bill

WASHINGTON — An assault-weapons ban won’t be in the gun-control legislation that Democrats bring to the Senate floor next month, a decision that means the ban’s chances of survival now are all but hopeless.

Arizona Senate OKs new rules on when divorced parent can move

The Senate voted 17-12, with all Democrats opposed, to impose new rules on when a divorced parent can move.

Two Tucson lawmakers are seeking federal jobs

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Two Tucson lawmakers are seeking federal jobs

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Two Tucson lawmakers are seeking federal jobs

Two members of Tucson's delegation at the Legislature are applying for jobs that would require them to resign if they're hired.

Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law

WASHINGTON — House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.

Dem supervisors block Miller's pick for fair panel

The Democrats on the Pima County Board of Supervisors defeated a move by new Republican Supervisor Ally Miller to appoint conservative talk-radio host Joe Higgins to the Pima County Fair Commission.

Redistrict panelists can claim immunity

PHOENIX - Members of the Independent Redistricting Commission do not need to answer certain questions from those who are suing them, a federal court has ruled.

Democrats in Legislature fill leadership positions

PHOENIX - Arizona House and Senate Democrats chose leaders Thursday who are likely to continue to push the same priorities as before, but they hope with a bit more success because of increased numbers.

Political events

• Nov. 6. General election night. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Political events

• Oct. 28. Meet-and-greet with Nancy Young Wright, Democratic candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors District 1. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Dusenberry Library, 5605 E. River Road.

Political events

• Oct. 22. Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon with guest speakers Mark Stegeman, Kristel Ann Foster, Cam Juarez and Betts Putnam-Hidalgo; all candidates for TUSD Board. At noon at Dragon's View Restaurant, 400 Bonita Avenue. Lunch is $8.50.

Political events

• Oct. 15. Candidate forum on education hosted by the Catalina Foothills School District Family Faculty Organization. Candidates from CD2, LD9 and Pima County Board of Supervisors have been invited. At 6:30 p.m. at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. RSVP to julie_farbarik…

Political events

• Oct. 8. Congressional District 1 debate hosted by Marana & Oro Valley Chambers of Commerce with Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Jonathan Paton. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson Campus, 3500 W. Cortaro Farms Road.

Political events

• Oct. 1. Candidate forum for Tucson Unified School District board. Hosts: Tucson YMCA, League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson, Metropolitan Education Association and Voices for Education. 6:30 p.m., YWCA Tucson, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m..

Proposition 121 seeking to discard system of elections with partisan primaries

PHOENIX - Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson says it's no surprise that the only segment of political registration that's growing is among independents.

Political events

• Sept. 24. Republican Women host Robert Graham, author of "Job Killers." 11:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel, 6555 E. Speedway. Lunch $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

Political events

• Sept. 17. TUSD Governing Board candidate forum hosted by Saguaro Eastside Democrats. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New Spirit Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Since it is a nonpartisan election, all 12 candidates have been invited.

Final count gives Escamilla win in LD4 race

Democrat Juan Carlos "J.C." Escamilla edged out Democrat Charlene Fernandez by 173 votes to win a seat in the Arizona House in Legislative District 4.