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Arizona: Az-1

Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:45

Kirkpatrick declares victory in AZ-1

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Former state Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick declared victory in her bid for the 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday night, as returns showed her with a substantial lead over Republican opponent Sydney Hay.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 02:19

Hay gets plug at McCain rally

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

PRESCOTT -- Republican Congressional candidate Sydney Hay got a couple of plugs for her campaign in front of thousands of people who gathered in the center of Prescott to see Sen. John McCain speak Monday night.

Mike Broomhead, the KFYI talk show host who served as emcee for McCain's final campaign stop in Arizona, pointed out the 1st Congressional District candidate, who was in the VIP section of the crowd.

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 20:04

UPDATED: Schedule of candidates' Election Night events

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Here are the Election Night happenings for congressional candidates and Sen. John McCain.

This post will be updated as events are announced.

JOHN MCCAIN:

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

2400 E. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gates open at 2:30 p.m.

This is a ticketed event. No one without a ticket will be admitted. Dress is business casual

 

AZ-1:

Ann Kirkpatrick/Pima Democrats

Orpheum Theatre

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 00:43

Duncan Hunter to campaign for Hay

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Former Republican presidential candidate Rep. Duncan Hunter (D-Calif) will appear with 1st Congressional District candidate Sydney Hay Monday afternoon, as the Republican nominee to the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Flagstaff) spends her last day of campaigning before the election.

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 15:56

NRA aids Hay in AZ-1

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The National Rifle Association is giving the cash-strapped campaign of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Hay some help in the 1st Congressional District, according to an NRA spokeswoman.

"We've done billboards and sent out mailers to our members," said Ashley Varner, speaking on behalf of the NRA. "We've also done some radio."

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 16:08

Hay spokesman: Internal poll shows Hay within single digits of Kirkpatrick

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Roy Tyler, spokesman for the Sydney Hay campaign, told PolitickerAZ.com that the campaign's internal polling indicates a closer race in the 1st Congressional District than many are predicting.

"We've steadily gained ground," said Tyler. "We went from 12 points [behind Ann Kirkpatrick] to within single digits."

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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 16:16

Two paths, one goal for AZ-1 candidates

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Sydney Hay are both taking their appeals directly to the people of the 1st Congressional District - perhaps the only way to reach enough voters in a sparsely populated district the size of Illinois.

As the election approaches, Kirkpatrick and Hay are touring the 1st district, meeting face-to-face with their prospective constituents and trying to hit as many towns as possible.

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Tue, 10/14/2008 - 14:14

Kirkpatrick earns spate of Native American endorsements

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The campaign of 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate Ann Kirkpatrick announced she has gained the endorsements of Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, San Carlos Apache Chairman Wendsler Nosie, and White Mountain Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe.

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Thu, 10/09/2008 - 05:03

Korn releases audio of AZ-1 debate

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

For those who didn't attend the debate among the four candidates running for the 1st Congressional District open seat, Preston Korn has provided an audio recording of the proceedings.

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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 16:32

Governor heading to Casa Grande for Kirkpatrick, state candidates

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Gov. Janet Napolitano is continuing her push for Democratic candidates statewide, with a swing through Casa Grande Wednesday to campaign for 1st Congressional District candidate Ann Kirkpatrick, as well as candidates for state House and Senate seats.

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