Seven candidates vie to replace Rep. Cano in Tucson district
West Side Democrats will choose Saturday from among at least seven candidates to replace former state Rep. Andres Cano. About 87 school district committee members Legislative District 20 You must select three finalists to send to the Pima County Board of Supervisors. The board could elect a replacement as early as Tuesday, July 11, but […]
Cano resigns for graduate school at Harvard, creating fifth legislative vacancy this session
A former state House minority leader has formally resigned, creating the fifth vacancy in Congress. Rep. Andrés Cano (D-Tucson) sent his resignation Tuesday to state officials including Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and House Speaker Ben Thoma (R-Peoria). A resignation was expected. Kano announced on May 6 that he was resigning after […]
Arizona House Democratic leader Cano to step down
TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Arizona House Democratic Leader Andres Cano has announced plans to step down at the end of this legislative session to pursue a graduate degree from Harvard University. “While I promise that the state budget process will continue to move forward, I have important news to share with you. I have accepted […]
Andres Cano, Dem leader in Az House, stepping down to attend Harvard
As soon as the state budget is signed and the legislature adjourns, Rep. Andrés Cano resigns from his seat and begins his studies at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. The Democratic leader of the Arizona House of Representatives was elected for the first time in 2018. Kano, who represents Tucson and the 20th […]
Arizona House Minority Leader Andrés Cano steps down to attend Harvard
Howard Fisher/Capitol Media Services Andres Cano at the Arizona State Capitol, 2020 The state legislature’s top Democrat will step down at the end of the legislative session to pursue a graduate degree in public administration. House Minority Leader Tucsonan Andres Cano said Saturday he has been accepted into the Harvard Kennedy School.The year-long program begins […]
Arizona House Democratic leader Cano leaving for Harvard
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona House Democratic Leader Andres Cano announced Saturday that he intends to resign when the current session ends. The third-term legislator, representing much of the Tucson area, said in a statement that being accepted into the Master of Public Administration program at Cambridge, Massachusetts, was a “once in a lifetime” opportunity. . […]
Andrés Cano announces departure as Arizona House Democratic leader
House Democratic leaders announced Saturday that they will leave Congress when the current session ends to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard Kennedy School. Tucson Democratic Rep. Andrés Cano called his admission to the school a “once-in-a-lifetime chance” and said it would deepen his ability to continue serving the public, especially in Arizona. He has […]
