Tucson Democratic candidate moves to challenge Az Sen. Justine Wadsack
Tucson-area Democrats have found a challenger for the Arizona Senate LD17 seat currently held by controversial Rep. Justin Wadsack. John MacLean, a longtime executive at a high-tech defense contractor, has taken the first steps toward running for office this year. McLean, 67, who is also active in a local dog rescue group, announced on Feb. […]
Pima Dems stumble in search for challenger to Az Sen. Justine Wadsack
Arizona Democrats see Tucson's 17th Legislative District as a potential battleground in their bid to flip the Arizona Senate. But the party has yet to find a candidate to take on controversial state Sen. Justin Wadsack, whom it considers vulnerable in the Nov. 5 general election. The Republican senator also faces a primary challenge from […]
Recall effort calls Justine Wadsack ‘too extreme for Arizona’
Few have tried to impeach a state senator in Arizona. Even fewer have succeeded. But the Tucson grassroots movement is trying to do just that. Republican Senator Justin Wadsak won the seat by less than 2,800 votes and was sworn in on January 9. Since then, she has drafted legislation to attack the homeless, LGBTQ […]
