Tactic of Sham Candidates Suceeded in Past

Supporters of soon-to-be former Senate President Russell Pearce say the idea to have another candidate in the race to divert votes backfired.  Olivia Cortes dropped out of the recall election

Mesa Recall Election Not Likely to Lead to Changes in Law

Jerry Lewis won last week’s recall election against Russell Pearce in Mesa’s legislative district 18.  But there were three people on the ballot, of whom was accused of being a sham candidate.  And, now that the election is over, there are questions about what, if anything, lawmakers might do in response.  KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Pearce Loses in Historic Recall Election

For the first time in Arizona history, a state legislator is recalled.  State Senate President Russell Pearce—who many consider the most powerful politician in the state—lost to charter school administrator Jerry Lewis.

Last Minute Push in Recall Election

The campaigns of Senate President Russell Pearce and opponent Jerry Lewis are making an all-out push to get people to vote in Tuesday’s recall election.

Special interest groups spending money in recall election

Campaign finance reports in the recall election of state Senate President Russell Pearce are trickling in.  The latest show what was spent on independent expenditure efforts on behalf of Pearc

Mesa Recall Election: Economy, Education on Candidate's Minds

When Citizens for a Better Arizona took out papers to recall state senate president Russell Pearce, among the reasons they cited was a lack of focus on education and the economy.  But, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, both candidates in next month’s recall election say those are important issues for the state.

Pearce and Lewis Spar Over Immigration

Immigration is the key issue dividing Arizona's State Senate President and his opponent in a November recall election.

Recording suggests recall candidate is on the ballot to help Pearce

A third candidate has turned in signature petitions to get on the ballot in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce.

South Phoenix: "The Forgotten Place"

The South Phoenix area is among the oldest parts of the valley, and has a wealth of rich history...but it's a history that many people don't know about.

Changes in Maryvale, Real and Perceived

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