North Pima News

Arizona budget must have 'significant election security measures in it,' key Republican senator says

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 21, 2021

A legislative impasse in Phoenix over the state budget has jeopardized election legislation that the Kenneth Sampsons of the world are advocating for future elections.

Author of Arizona voter integrity bill now in jeopardy 'super upset’ over AWOL senator

By W.J. Kennedy | May 27, 2021

The primary sponsor of sweeping voter integrity legislation, Sen. Kelly Townsend (R-Mesa), is blaming the bill’s shaky future on the absence from session of a key Republican vote, Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-Scottsdale), who recently announced her candidacy for Secretary of State.

Arizona seeks to ban private funds from administration of elections

By W.J. Kennedy | May 3, 2021

A new Arizona law bans election officials from taking private funds to underwrite the costs of running elections.