Election Results from the Maricopa County Recorder's Office
11/15/2006
Here and Now: Election ReformKJZZ's Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests including Bob Robb, Arizona Republic editorial columnist, and Gene Lemon, former chair of the Arizona Citizen's Clean Elections Commission discussed what some see as problems with Arizona's election system.
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11/08/2006
Here and Now: Election ResultsKJZZ's Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests discussed the results of the election.
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11/03/2006
Competing Measures Aim to Snuff Out SmokingSmokers may have fewer places to light up next year...but the question is how many fewer. Public opinion polls show support for each of the two initiatives on the ballot that would ban smoking in many public places. But, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, the two measures differ on issues such as where to allow smoking, and how to pay to enforce the rules.
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11/03/2006
Which Proposition Do You Trust to Handle our State Lands?Marcos Najera examines two competing state propositions, Props 105 & 106, which both offer plans to overhaul the State Land Department.
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11/03/2006
Bill Clinton Makes Campaign Stop in AZFormer President Bill Clinton swung through Arizona on behalf of Democratic Congressional candidates Harry Mitchell and Jim Pederson. Both Clinton and President Bush have been traveling to Western states in the final days before Tuesday's election.
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11/01/2006
Here and Now: 2006 General ElectionJoin Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests to discuss the issues coming to the surface in the waning days of Campaign '06 in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now. Wednesday, November 1st from 11 until noon on KJZZ, 91.5 FM.
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10/28/2006
Candidates Slam Each Other on Illegal Immigration, EthicsThe race for Arizona's 5th Congressional District pits 2 veteran lawmakers; one incumbent and one challenger. And, recent public opinion polls suggest the election will be close. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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10/26/2006
The Race for GovernorThe candidates for governor are crisscrossing the state stumping for votes in the final days of the campaign. Attorney and conservative activist Len Munsil is trying to unseat the popular incumbent, Janet Napolitano.
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10/26/2006
Tom Horne vs. Jason WilliamsTom Horne and Jason Williams vie for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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10/25/2006
Arizona's Top AttorneyListen to Steve Goldstein's discussion with Attorney General Terry Goddard and the man trying to unseat him, Bill Montgomery on KJZZ's Here and Now. You can also hear a discussion of more of the ballot initiatives you will help decide on November 7th.
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10/24/2006
A veto-proof legislature?KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Republic capitol reporter Mary Jo Pitzl about the upcoming elections, and whether the state legislature will see a shake-up.
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10/24/2006
When You Think CD8, Think ImmigrationSoutheastern Arizona's eighth congressional district has a vast land area, but the spotlight seems to rest firmly on the border. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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10/23/2006
The bottom line of politicsKJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with a Washington-based non-profit group that keeps an eye on the green in campaigns.
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10/23/2006
Here and Now: Len Munsil ReturnsRepublican candidate for governor Len Munsil talked with Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now Monday about his position on illegal immigration. He also outlined his proposed plans for tax cuts and the status of Arizona's schools.
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10/23/2006
Introducing Len MunsilRepublican gubernatorial candidate Len Munsil trails incumbent Democrat Janet Napolitano in all public opinion polls, and by a wide margin. Part of Munsil's problem is a lack of name recognition.
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10/11/2006
Here and Now: Competition for Arizona's Senate and Congressional SeatsDemocratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Jim Pederson is joined by Indiana Senator Evan Bayh at the KJZZ studios. Pederson and incumbent Senator Jon Kyl were guests on Here and Now, along with candidates in Congressional district 8: Randy Graf and Gabrielle Giffords. East Valley Tribune reporter Paul Giblin and Arizona Republic reporter Robbie Sherwood discussed the state's congressional election races with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein.
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10/11/2006
Bumper Stickers, the Daily Show, and a Little DebateThe candidates for governor again faced-off, this time in Tucson. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the colorful debate.
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10/05/2006
Sparring Candidates Take Center StageThe candidates running for Governor met in Tempe to debate immigration, school safety and the state's 9/11 memorial. It was the first of at least two televised debates scheduled for Governor Napolitano, Republican Nominee Len Munsil and Libertarian Candidate Barry Hess.
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10/04/2006
Here and Now: Len Munsil InterviewIn this hour of Here and Now, we meet Len Munsil, the Republican candidate for governor. Also, Arizona is always among the nation's leaders in the number of voter initiatives on the ballot. We discussed a few of the higher profile ones on this week's program.
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10/04/2006
President Signs Border Fence Bill in ArizonaPresident Bush has signed a bill that pays for hundreds of miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. It was part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which also includes funding for more border agents.
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09/29/2006
Latest Immigration ProposalsKJZZ's James Garcia takes a look at the opposing sides in the ever-present immigration debate.
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09/13/2006
Here and Now: Primary Election AnalysisHere and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses election results with KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie and East Valley Tribune legislative and political reporter Dennis Welch as well as political consultants Jaime Molera and Barry Dill.
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09/13/2006
Len Munsil Wins GOP PrimaryGovernor Napolitano faces attorney and conservative Christian activist Len Munsil this November. Munsil won in Tuesday's GOP primary against Don Goldwater, the nephew of the late senator Barry Goldwater.
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09/08/2006
Promise me: "No Pop-ups."The popularity of social networking sites like MySpace.com or YouTube.com has begun to creep into the political world. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer looks at this shift in communication, and political activism.
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09/08/2006
AZ Hispanic Caucus Influence ExaminedJames Garcia talks with reporter Yvonne Wingett about her story in the Arizona Republic that describes the Hispanic Caucus as poorly organized, lacks strong leadership and is too fixated on issues that turn off constituents.
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09/08/2006
On the Campaign TrailWith only four days until voters cast ballots in Arizona's primary elections, public opinion polls show that the race for the Republican candidate for governor is still wide open.
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09/07/2006
Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Constituents' DoorsCandidates running in contested primaries have to win over voters. But before that, they have to let voters know who they are. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on how candidates try to make that happen.
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09/06/2006
Schools SuperintendentA preview of the Democratic Primary race for State Schools Superintendent between Slade Mead & Jason Williams.
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09/02/2006
House Candidates Gearing up for PrimaryThere are more than 120 candidates running for 60 seats in the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the Arizona Capitol Times' Jim Small to try and figure out who'll take the oath of office come January.
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09/01/2006
Candidate Goldwater Gets Campaign FundingDon Goldwater's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor has qualified for public financing. Goldwater will receive the nearly half million dollars in funding exactly one week before the September 12th primary.
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08/29/2006
The biggest difference is moneyIn our continued look at Congressional District 8 in Southeastern Arizona, we hear from the Democratic candidates who are similar in ideology, but differ when it comes to a campaign pocketbook.
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08/28/2006
The border. That's it.One of the most hotly contested Congressional races in Arizona burns from the south-eastern part of the state. Today we hear from Republicans vying for retiring representative Jim Kolbe's seat, who say border and immigration issues are by far the most important.
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08/26/2006
September Primaries will Determine Several Senate SeatsIt's not often a race for the state legislature is compared to a wrestling match. But, one reporter thinks this year could be the exception. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Phil Riske of the Arizona Capitol Times to get the dirt on primary races for the Arizona Senate.
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08/22/2006
GOP Candidates Differ on Gay MarriageThe four candidates in the GOP primary race for governor spend a lot of time talking about immigration and crime in Arizona as they stump for votes around the state. The conservative candidates often agree on many core political matters, but they diverge when it comes to gay marriage.
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08/09/2006
Primary Elections on Here and NowHere and Now looks at the impact of open primaries as well as how publicly financed campaigns have evened the playing field for some aspiring politicians.
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07/12/2006
Here and Now - 2006 Ballot MeasuresDon’t want to put up with smoking in public places? Think the minimum wage should be increased? Should the state crack down more on illegal immigrants? Ban gay marriage? 19 Ballot measures give Arizona voters the chance to make public policy come November seventh. From gay marriage to election reform, the initiative and referendum process in Arizona is alive and well. Here and Now looks at what the propositions will do, why they’re on the ballot and who is behind them. Find out why special interest groups are turning more and more to the initiative route and why some political analysts worry about having too many questions before voters.
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04/22/2006
State Democratic Leaders Make Pitch for Early CaucusA delegation of Arizona Democratic Party officials has been in New Orleans this week, making the state's case to have more of a say in picking the Democratic presidential nominee. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the party's executive director from the Big Easy.
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03/18/2006
Statewide Smoking Ban, Minimum Wage Get Strong Support in New SurveyNovember's ballot could be a long one, with several initiatives either already qualified or close to qualifying for the election. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Fred Solop of NAU's Social Research Laboatory about a new survey looking at how much support some of them enjoy.
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