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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says he's strongly considering a run for former Congressman Raúl Grijalva's seat. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, reflecting on 40 years of art at the Lisa Sette Gallery.

Will he run for CD7? Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is thinking about it and he came in studio with the Mike Broomhead Show to talk more about the late Congressman and what's next for the vacant congressional seat. 

Do documentary proof of citizenship laws stop a lot of illegal voting or suppress the votes of eligible voters? How have such laws been implemented in the state of Arizona and elsewhere? What are the prospects for passage of the SAVE Act, which would bring such laws to the nation as a whole? On season 6, Episode 6 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, The Cato Institute's Walter Olson, and Nina Perales of MALDEF.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Feb. 18, 2025Arizona's DMV Error May Force Nearly 200,000 Already Registered Voters to Bring In Citizenship Documents – or Be Dropped In September 2024, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced an error in state voter rolls involving 97,000 voters, revolving around a state DMV data error.  That number has risen to nearly 200,000, and an easy fix still hasn't been found. To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024) State Data Mistake Puts Voting in Local & State Elections at Risk for 97,000 ArizonansVotebeat Arizona/Arizona Mirror - Arizona officials struggle to straighten out voter rolls after proof-of-citizenship mixupVotebeat Arizona/Arizona Mirror - Arizona voters caught up in state's citizenship-proof error could see their registrations canceledArizona House of Representatives - HB 2038 - Voter registrants; satisfactory proof of citizenship; delayed repealGroups Taking Action:All Voting is Local Action - Arizona,  League of Women Voters AZRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ArizonaNews #ProofofCitizenship #VoterRegistration

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes dropped by the KTAR studio and talked to the Mike Broomhead show about election changes. Plus, a very special mission close to his heart. 

Why is there so much election denial? 

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins us this morning to updates us on the MVD voter registration case and polling centers. 

How does 'abortion' translate? Reproductive rights measures are on the ballots in 10 states after heated debates over how to describe their impact on abortion - and that's just in English. In 388 places across the U.S. where English isn't the primary language among communities of voters, the federal Voting Rights Act requires that all elections information be made available in each community's native language. Such translations are meant to help non-native English speakers understand what they're voting for. But vague or technical terms can be challenging, even more so when it comes to Indigenous languages that have only limited written dictionaries. For example, New York's referendum doesn't even use the word abortion, complicating efforts to convey intent - advocates complain that the official Korean translation means "drop the fetus." And how exactly should the science of "viability" in the Florida and Nevada measures be explained in the oral traditions of the Seminole and Shoshone tribes? The Navajo and Hopi tribes get more material translated than most, and they have more than enough voters to sway outcomes. Under a federal court settlement with the Arizona Secretary of State, county elections officials gather community representatives to reach consensus on written translations. Navajo, Hopi and Spanish interpreters then do outreach and create spoken recordings for the touchpads also used by blind voters. In most other places, other official English-language material including explanations of the measures' impacts aren't getting the same attention, said Allison Neswood, an attorney with the Native American Rights Foundation, which monitors compliance. "Native language speakers should have access to all the information that English speakers have, including the language that explains the ballot initiatives," she said. Other tribes have decided against written translations and instead post tribal translators inside polling stations. The law allows this, despite questions about ballot secrecy and potential bias that even the interpreters say can be problematic. For example, Colorado's Amendment 79 seems relatively straightforward: A "yes" vote would enshrine "a right to abortion" in the state constitution. But there's no single word for abortion in the native language of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado's Montezuma County, whose written dictionary has fewer than 10,000 words, so Ute language teacher Helen Munoz will translate in person on Election Day. One phrase describing abortion in Ute means "your baby, you're killing it," Munoz explained. Another points to ending a pregnancy before the embryo develops, as in, "your baby, before it grows, it's done." "I would explain to them that that's what abortion is - it kills it before it grows into full term," she said. "I would ask them: 'What do you think? You're the one who's going into that ballot box to mark the one you want. What do you think?'" Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act requires translations in a county or city where the U.S. Census Bureau has determined that more than 10,000 people are "limited English proficient" voting-age citizens who speak the same language, or that these citizens represent at least 5 percent of the population and their illiteracy rate exceeds the national illiteracy rate. Most such places must translate into Spanish. Among states with reproductive rights measures this election, several Arizona counties must provide translations in the languages of the Navajo, Hopi, Apache, Paiute and Pueblo tribes. Other federally required languages include Shoshone and Filipino in counties in Nevada; Seminole in Florida; Ute in Colorado; and Chinese, Korean and Bengali in New York. Spanish shouldn't be that difficult, as it is a Latin-derived language like English, but even these can fail when election administrators depend on computer translations. Attorney Cesar Ruiz says his group, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, pushes for human translators instead. "It's...

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Scot Mussi of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club joins Chris and Sean to rundown the litany of propositions plaguing the Arizona 2024 ballot. The most troubling and egregious and complete and total dumpster fire for the Arizona Constitution and the Electorate is Prop 140 under the misleading moniker of “Make Elections Fair.” Scot shares how the proposition, if enacted, would create a complex and convoluted jungle primary and rank choice voting system that would give preeminent power to the Arizona Secretary of State. Meanwhile, there are many more propositions that need our attention or derision for Arizona to continue to be the beacon of freedom in our Republic. A #mustlisten. https://azfree.org Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Link to the Light Beer Dark Money Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

A report on Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's personal conduct and previous relationships. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes, Operations Manager at CMI Gold & Silver. Gina Swoboda, Chair of the Arizona Republican Party, calls in to the Seth Leibsohn Show to talk about Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and the growing scandal involving a large number of Arizonans on the voter rolls who have not verified their citizenship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a wolf here in America. President Biden's interview with ABC's 'The View.' We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes, Operations Manager at CMI Gold & Silver. Gina Swoboda, Chair of the Arizona Republican Party, calls in to the Seth Leibsohn Show to talk about voting in Pinal County and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes's looming lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes explains how a massive mix-up involving voter registration status happened and what the next steps are for the voters effected.   

Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes joined KTAR News live from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. He talked about the message his fellow Democrats have delivered on the DNC stage so far an what he hopes to hear from the nominee. 

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins us live in studio to break down a judge's ruling that blocks certain protective election procedures. 

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt (R) join Washington Post Live for a bipartisan conversation about the state of election security, fears about political violence and the rise of disinformation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

ICYMI: Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes answers a number of common questions for voters as they head out for today's primary election. He lets us know what types of identification are accepted when going to a polling station and why wait times for results can take so long. 

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins us to break down the weekend's latest presidential news and what may happen in the November race. 

May 3, 2021Today, in the Hot Notes: the crimes behind the raid of Rudy Giuliani's home and office come into focus; Gaetz's wingman Joel Greenberg wrote a confession letter and tried to pay Roger Stone $250K to lobby the former guy for a pardon; as predicted; prosecutors are seeking a higher sentence for Derek Chauvin; the Arizona Secretary of State is sending observers into the Cyber Ninjas audit of Joe Biden's victory as a judge orders the private firm to publish its methods; an Oregon Republican is criminally charged for letting armed protestors into the State Capitol; plus Dana and AG deliver your Good News.Follow Our Guest on Twitter:Craig Unger (@craigunger)Author, American Kompromat Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

On this episode, Amanda Head talks with Natalia Mittelstadt of JustTheNews.com about her latest investigative reporting on election integrity and social media censorship. According to her latest news article, public records from a non-profit watchdog in Arizona called, The Gavel Project reveals comments made in 2021 by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer in which he called the Constitution, "a thorn in the side of my office, specifically the First Amendment." Moreover, according to this article and official documents, the county and the Arizona Secretary of State have been working with nonprofits, social media platforms, and the federal government to suppress what they consider to be, "election disinformation." According to public records, state and county officials have used influencers to help spread their message and worked to ban social media users from the county social media accounts. Be sure to tune in to the latest episode of Furthermore with Amanda Head on JustTheNews.com/podcasts/furthermore-amanda-head and follow her on social media by searching for her handle, @AmandaHead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden won Arizona in 2020 by a razor-thin margin, flipping the state blue for the first time in more than 20 years. As a result, Arizona became a hotbed of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, as false claims of a stolen election led to protests outside voting centers, a GOP-backed ballot audit and threats against election workers. Now, with just over 200 days until the 2024 election, experts warn that artificial intelligence could supercharge misinformation and disinformation in this year’s race. So how are election officials in a state that has already been in the trenches preparing for another battle over facts? In this episode of “Marketplace Tech's” limited series, “Decoding Democracy,” Lily Jamali and Kimberly Adams look back at what happened in Arizona during the last presidential election and how the state became entangled in conspiracy theories. Plus, we hear from Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about how his office plans to combat AI-charged misinformation this year.

President Joe Biden won Arizona in 2020 by a razor-thin margin, flipping the state blue for the first time in more than 20 years. As a result, Arizona became a hotbed of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, as false claims of a stolen election led to protests outside voting centers, a GOP-backed ballot audit and threats against election workers. Now, with just over 200 days until the 2024 election, experts warn that artificial intelligence could supercharge misinformation and disinformation in this year’s race. So how are election officials in a state that has already been in the trenches preparing for another battle over facts? In this episode of “Marketplace Tech's” limited series, “Decoding Democracy,” Lily Jamali and Kimberly Adams look back at what happened in Arizona during the last presidential election and how the state became entangled in conspiracy theories. Plus, we hear from Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about how his office plans to combat AI-charged misinformation this year.

Five more states held primaries this week, and former Vice President Pence joined the growing list of Trump's former cabinet members that just can't back him in 2024. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri analyze the trends and the importance of Biden's effort to court Latino voters. Then, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stops in to share what his team is doing to expose the use of generative A.I. to spread misinformation in our elections. Plus: why we need to pay attention to RFK Jr's candidacy.

Adrian Fontes joined the show to talk about new election deadlines to accomodate the new lower threshold for vote recounts.

This week, Major sits down with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab to discuss former President Trump's 14th Amendment case and whether a criminal conviction is needed to keep him off the ballot. “He hasn't been tried," argues Schwab, a Republican who is against an “arbitrary authority” making the call. “I don't think you need a criminal conviction and neither does the law,” Fontes, a Democrat, counters. The secretaries also weigh in on election denialism, the threat of AI on democracy and “sore losers” in government. This episode was recorded on February 6th at Dirty Habit in D.C.'s Penn Quarter neighborhood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats think the border crisis will be solved with a new Senate bill that starts with funding for ... Ukraine? And Palestinians in Gaza? And Israel? Also, the mainstream media smeared the "Take Back Our Border" convoy as a "MAGA-extremist-Christian nationalist" trucker rally. But chief writer and researcher for Glenn Beck Jason Buttrill was embedded with the group and debunks their lies. MSNBC's race hustler, Al Sharpton, calls the border an “invasion” and soon, an Arizona loophole may permit individuals with “unverifiable citizenship” the right to vote in federal elections thanks to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Today's Sponsors: When a mother meets her baby on ultrasound and hears their heartbeat, it's a divine connection that doubles a baby's chance at life. Let's join together and help mothers choose LIFE. Just dial #250 and say the keyword BABY or visit https://preborn.com/sara Everyone should be empowered to care for themselves and their loved ones during the unexpected — empower yours today! Go to https://jasemedical.com today and enter code SARA at checkout for a discount on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Markson in for Mike Broomhead talks with Adrian Fontes on the Trump election cases and the likelihood Trump will appear on an Arizona ballot

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series  To Preserve the Nation.  In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * ‘We're Headed to a System Where the Elites Pick Our Leadership': RFK Jr. - TheEpochTimes.com * Colorado Secretary Confirms Trump Stays on the Ballot! * California Secretary of State Leaves Trump on Ballot! * Maine kicks Trump off the ballot! * Vivek Ramaswamy Pledges To Remain off Maine Ballot & Any State That Illegally Bars Trump - Vivek2024.com * “At the end of the day, if you're threatening violence or committing acts of violence to achieve a political end, that's terrorism,” Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes told Wired. * The Seattle parks and recreation division demolished a Black Lives Matter memorial under police supervision. The city justified the destruction of the BLM Memorial Garden, which was planted spontaneously in the city's Cal Anderson Park during the 2020 protests, by noting that it had become a haven for drug use and other kinds of criminal activity, including unauthorized camp-outs and vandalism , The Seattle Times reported. * Monument to Confederacy Is Removed in Jacksonville, FL. * Nikki Haley declined to mention slavery when asked by a voter on Wednesday evening what caused the Civil War, “I mean, I think it always comes down to the role of government and what the rights of the people are,” Haley said. * Haley Acknowledges Civil War ‘Was About Slavery' After Criticism!

Adrian Fontes joined us to talk about Former President Trump's eligibility for the Arizona primary ballot.

Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, discusses the security of Arizona's elections.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's first official day at work now that the People's House is back in session. Also, Donald Trump, Jr. took the witness stand for the first time on Wednesday, answering questions about his role in the alleged scheme to falsely inflate the Trump Organization's assets. Eric and Ivanka are next. Plus, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins Joy in the studio following his Wednesday testimony before a Senate committee on the ongoing right-wing threat to free and fair elections and to election workers. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The Last Word: The hearing in Donald Trump's New York civil case is set for Monday. Also, a looming shutdown threat hangs over the GOP-led House. And President Biden warns against the dangers of Trump Republicans. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman wants to ask indicted Sen. Robert Menendez, “Why haven't you resigned?” Harry Litman, Amy Lee Copeland, Bradley Moss, Rep. Maxwell Frost and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Ever wondered why Arizona's political landscape is gradually changing? Today's enlightening discussion spotlights the rising trend of independent voters who are dictating the state's political atmosphere. According to the Arizona Secretary of State's office, these unaffiliated voters now make up the largest voting bloc, shaping the political narrative and shifting the state's representation. We also delve into the contentious standoff between Republicans and Democrats, and the impact of the "Woke Far Right" agenda on the Democrats.What's fueling this dramatic shift? It's an apparent dissatisfaction with the traditional two-party system, leading to a surge in independent voters. The challenge for future candidates? Catering to this diverse voting bloc and their unique ideologies. We examine this intricate puzzle, advocating for informed voting and active political participation. As we wrap up, we reflect on the narratives of Arizonians and their significant role in this transition. By tuning into the Walt Blackman Show, you can join us in making Arizona a symbol of political change and progress.Support the show

Secretaries of State consider removing Trump from the ballot due to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Brian interviews Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about the process that he's considering regarding disqualifying Trump from the ballot, how the courts will play into this, and what the deadline is for a decision.Donate to the "Don't Be A Mitch" fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dontbeamitchShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department cites a Trump post in a protective order ask. Also, many Arizona Republicans are still spreading election lies. Plus, Trump is facing three indictments and four criminal investigations. And Ohio is voting on increasing the threshold for amendments to the state Constitution. Harry Litman, Paul Butler, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Mimi Rocah and Rep. Emilia Sykes join Ali Velshi.

This week: Allison and Andy are joined by former CIA attorney Brian Greer to talk about the handling of classified documents by the court in the Mar-a-Lago case; DoJ and Jack Smith have been investigating Trump's plans to seize voting machines; Jack Smith subpoenaed the Arizona Secretary of State's Office as recently as May; Rudy news; plus listener questions, and more.Follow Brian Greerhttps://twitter.com/secretsandlawsDo you have questions about the cases and investigations? Email hello@muellershewrote.com and put Jack in the subject line.OrClick here: https://formfaca.de/sm/PTk_BSogJCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG on Twitter:Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodAndrew McCabe isn't on Twitter, but you can buy his book The Threathttps://www.amazon.com/Threat-Protects-America-Terror-Trump-ebook/dp/B07HFMYQPGWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyhttp://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

USA TODAY Politics Reporter Miles Herszenhorn looks ahead, as lawmakers in Washington gear up for five major battles this fall.U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed the Arizona Secretary of State's Office as recently as May.Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds calls legislative special session to pass new Iowa abortion restrictionsUSA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook explains how the Pentagon is tightening security after this spring's documents leak.Americans are working fewer hours.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S.  Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up.  Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels.  No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it:  COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM       Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22.  The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively.  A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,”  “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees.  Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying   “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.”   COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid.  It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission.  The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman.  From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services.  “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.  

Tonight on The Last Word: Fox hosts continue to question election results. Also, world leaders pledge their support for Ukraine in Munich. Plus, the Proud Boys move to subpoena Donald Trump in the sedition trial. And a new NBC podcast series follows a formerly incarcerated man's decades-long quest to prove his innocence. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Rep. Ted Lieu, PA State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Michael Beschloss, Rep. John Garamendi, Glenn Kirschner, Jill Wine-Banks and Dan Slepian join Ayman Mohyeldin.

The Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes referred Kari Lake for criminal prosecution to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks it down. Shop Meidas Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 Today, in the Hot Notes: George Santos steps down from his committee assignments and says it was all his idea which means it totally wasn't; the Senate Judiciary is going to look into the blockbuster Durham reporting from the Times; the Arizona Secretary of State has made a criminal referral on Kari Lake to the new State Attorney General; Tish James informs the court she intends to file sanctions against Donald Trump for lying in court pleadings; Solomon Peña is hit with a 14 count indictment for hiring hitmen to fire on Democratic opponents; the FBI searched Joe Biden's Penn Center last November for classified documents; Donald Trump pled the 5th nearly 450 times in newly obtained video from CBS; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News. Check out other MSW Media podcasts https://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Google Doc of current legislation threatening trans people and their families: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fTxHLjBa86GA7WCT-V6AbEMGRFPMJndnaVGoZZX4PMw/edit?usp=sharing Have some good news, a confession, a correction? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Promo Codes: Get up to $200 off all mattress orders plus 2 free pillows at HelixSleep.com/DAILYBEANS. Thanks Athletic Greens. Go to athleticgreens.com/dailybeans to get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Or subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: The Shelby County district attorney says everyone involved in the events before, during and after Tyre Nichols's beating is being investigated. Also, Arizona voters are dismayed at election worker resignations. Plus, Trump continues to influence GOP politics. And Secretary of State Blinken condemns the “horrific terrorist attack” at a Jerusalem synagogue that killed seven people. Wendi Thomas, Tennessee State Sen. London Lamar, Marq Claxton, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, McKay Coppins and Ronen Bergman join Ali Velshi.

On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we sit down with Arizona Secretary of State-Elect, Adrian Fontes! During our conversation, we discuss why pro-democracy values prevailed over extremist MAGA rhetoric during the midterm elections and how Fontes soundly defeated one of the most notorious election deniers in the nation. In this episode, we also discuss President Biden's impromptu photo with supporters and the utterly insane reaction from right-wing publications, Donald Trump's dinner with white nationalists Nick Fuentes & Kanye West, Mike Lindell challenging Ronna Romney McDaniel for chair of the Republican Party and the great news coming out of Georgia! New episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast are released every Tuesday and Friday mornings. If you enjoyed today's show please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: AG1 by Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas Shop Meidas Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Barclay guest host the Glenn Beck Program. Following the Colorado shooting, he discusses how mainstream media reacts to news that contradicts their narrative. Then, author Jim Simpson joins the show to discuss divisions in our culture and efforts by the left to silence conservatives. Joe Biden states in an interview that he wants to abolish semi-automatic weapons. Michigan Representative Bill Huizenga discusses the scandal around FTX and why ESG is so dangerous. And, Arizona Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem joins the program to discuss what went wrong with his state's voting system, and what can be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Democratic Sen. Cortez Masto closes the gap in the tight Nevada Senate race. Also, NBC News projects that Democrat Adrian Fontes wins Arizona's secretary of state election. And the Georgia runoff could determine the Senate's balance of power. Steve Kornacki, Rep. Greg Stanton, Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Arizona Secretary of State-elect Adrian Fontes and Rep. Nikema Williams join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The “big lie” is on the ballot in Arizona. Also, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says she and her staff have faced death threats since the 2020 election due to election denialism. Plus, a recent poll finds crime, inflation and democracy ranking as New York's most urgent issues. And a Texas woman nearly dies after being forced to wait to terminate her unviable pregnancy. Sen. Mark Kelly, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Beto O'Rourke also join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Arizona voted Republican in five straight elections. Then, in suspicious circumstances, it swerved to electing Joe Biden in 2020. Charlie speaks to Arizona Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem about what Arizona — and every other state — must do to make its voting secure in 2024. Then, he's joined by Julie Kelly to find out why Nancy Pelosi had a whole documentary team with her on January 6, while the FBI seems totally uninterested in finding the missing DNC pipe bomber. Then, it's off to Virginia, where Democrats have a new plan for helping kids get sex changes: Arresting their parents.  Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Washington Post reports that a Trump employee told the FBI that Donald Trump ordered them to move boxes of government documents at Mar-a-Lago. Also, Alex Jones is ordered to pay $965M for his lies about Sandy Hook. Plus, New Hampshire GOP Senate candidate Donald Bolduc pivots on key issues. And Arizona begins early voting with election deniers on the ballot. Daniel Goldman, Paul Butler, Glenn Kirschner, Jim Bergenn, Sen. Maggie Hassan and Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Biden finally forgives student loan debt and the Republicans fail while attempting to capitalize off of it. Brian interviews the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, about the details of that debt elimination and his response to Republicans who've attacked loan forgiveness even when they themselves benefited from forgiven PPP loans. And the Democratic nominee for Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, joins to talk about his Republican opponent being a literal Oath Keeper, how that guy could weaponize the Secretary of State office if he wins, and Fontes' message to pro-democracy Republicans who've never voted for a Democrat.SUPPORT ADRIAN FONTES: www.electfontes.comDonate to the "Don't Be A Mitch" fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dontbeamitchShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa Murray guest hosts as Donald Trump kinda, sorta mounts a defense in the rapidly moving criminal investigation into his habit of illegally storing highly classified documents at his beach house. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins to discuss President Biden's huge and long awaited decision to cancel up to $10,000 in student debt, and Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs joins to talk about her campaign for Governor.