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 […]
Wadsack recall efforts | Kingman Daily Miner
PHOENIX-Tucson political activists have launched what they call a grassroots movement to recall State Senator Justin Wadsak. Rolande Baker said Wednesday that first-time MP Wadsak, who took office in January, has “since then sponsored legislation that attacks marginalized communities within the 17th constituency.” For example, she cites SB 1413, which calls on cities, towns, or […]
Effort launched to sack Wadsack
Howard FisherCapitol Media Services PHOENIX — Tucson political activists have launched a grassroots campaign to bring back Arizona Senator Justin Wadsak. Rolande Baker said Wednesday that Wadsack, the first member of Congress to take office in January, has “sponsored legislation that attacks marginalized communities within Legislative District 17.” For example, she cited SB 1413. It […]
New Sen. Wadsack burns hot in first months, could flame out
The March 8 incident was the epitome of Senator Justin Wadsak’s brief and eventful time in Congress so far. Wadsak, a Republican, told the House Judiciary Committee that day that “hundreds, if not more than a thousand people have tried to sue doctors, state officials, county officials, and city officials” over vaccine and mask mandates. […]