Arizona: Sarah Muench

February 2, 2009 - 02:45 pm
NEWS FEED: Arizona Republic

Tovar Selected as Gallardo's Replacement

Anna Tovar, the vice mayor of Tolleson, was chosen this morning to fill the seat of former state Rep. Steve Gallardo.
Tovar was selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to replace Gallardo, who won a fourth term but decided not to take the oath of office.
Tovar's appointment comes after some Democrats complained about the legal woes of Lydia Hernandez, an immigrant-rights advocate who had been seen as the front-runner.
Tovar will be sworn in Tuesday, said Sarah Muench, a spokeswoman for the House Democrats. ...

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Mon, 07/07/2008 - 16:25

New video from Lord focuses on energy

Bob Lord, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. John Shadegg (R-Phoenix) for the 3rd Congressional District seat, released a "grassroots video" today highlighting Lord's stance on energy issues and attacking Shadegg for "blocking change."

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