Blog For Arizona

2014 Election Calendar

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

2014 Election Calendar

Primary Election

April 28, 2014    Candidate Petitions – first day to file

May  28, 2014    Candidate Petitions – last day to file

Jul     7, 2014    Write-in Candidate (Primary) – last day to file

 

July 3, 2014    Constitutional Initiatives – last day to file

July 9, 2014    Arguments For/Against Ballot Measures – last day to file

 

July         28, 2014    Voter Registration (Primary) closes

July         31, 2014    Early Voting (Primary) begins

August   26, 2014    Election Day (Primary)

September 8, 2014    Official Canvass of Election Results

14th Annual César E. Chávez March & Rally

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the César E. Chávez Holiday Coalition:

Annual St. Patrick's Day Party

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Legislative Districts 9 and 10:

Greenlee County Democrats 6th Annual Polly Rosenbaum Dinner

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Greenlee County Democratic Party:

John Nichols returns to Tucson

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from PDA and Pima Area Labor Federation:

I Stand With Planned Parenthood Events

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona:

Join us this spring for our annual I Stand with Planned Parenthood events and be sure to get your tickets soon, as these events always sell out!

• Tucson: March 13, 2014. Purchase tickets here.
• Phoenix: March 14, 2014. Purchase tickets here.
• Flagstaff: April 17, 2014. Purchase tickets here.

Donations to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona are NOT tax-deductible and may be used for political purposes, including supporting and opposing candidates.

Each ticket purchase includes membership in PPAA, which allows you to directly support pro-women's health candidates by contributing to our Super PAC and includes benefits such as primary and general election voter guides, regular communication regarding our endorsed candidates and women's health legislative news.

For information about Tucson event, please contact Edna Meza Aguirre at [email protected] or (520) 784-5810.

For information about Phoenix event, please contact John McDonald-O'Lear at [email protected] or (602) 263-4215.

For information about Flagstaff event, please contact Annet Ruiter at [email protected] or (602) 263-4213.

MCDP: The Diamond Event 2014

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Maricopa County Democratic Party:

4th Annual Celebration of International Women's Day

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from CWA Local 7000:

Dolores Huerta International Women’s Day Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the César Chávez Holiday Coalition:

Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Arizona List's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Arizona List:

Arizona List's
  
10th Anniversary Celebrations

March 1, 2014

Tucson - Luncheon

11:00 am Marriott Hotel, 880 E. 2nd Street

Phoenix - Cocktail Reception

5:00 pm Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt

 

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Arizona List celebrates 10 years 

with 

Political Strategist Celinda Lake

"Super-strategist or, better yet, the Godmother" American Politics

Get your tickets and tables today at www.arizonalist.org!

In Tucson, join us in celebrating:

 Laura Hogan

&

with special honoree for the 10th Anniversary

EMILY's List Founder Ellen Malcolm

In Phoenix, join us in celebrating:

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox

 Rising Star Nettie Silleck

It will be a Saturday to remember!

P.S. Want to sponsor a student to attend?

Last year, we were able to bring 40 young women to our events thanks to generous members who gave scholarships!

Buy a ticket at either luncheon and put "student scholarship" in the notes - it is the best way to get our next generation involved and committed.

 Arizona List + You =
Changing the Face of Power in Arizona

 

Contributions to Arizona List and Arizona List PAC are not deductible for tax purposes. Arizona Law limits the amount that an individual can contribute each year to candidates and non-party committees that support candidates. Paid for by Arizona List and not authorized by any candidate.

The YMCA: Celebrate Your Soul

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus:

Documentary Film: Shirley Chisholm - Unbossed and Unbought

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Black Women's Task Force:

Labor's Legislative Meetings

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Political Calendar: Week of February 23, 2014

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar.

Political Calendar For The Week of February 23, 2014:

Sunday, February 23: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony.

Sunday, February 23, 2:00 p.m.: (New Day) Legislative District 11 meeting, at the Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive (Tucson). For more information please contact Tom Cuevas at (520) 440-5458. Find us at www.AZLD11Dems.org.

Monday, February 24, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon, Dragon's View Restaurant (400 N. Bonita, South of St. Mary's Road between the Freeway and Grande Avenue, turn South at Furr's Cafeteria), buffet lunch costs $8.50. Featured speaker is Sandra Kennedy, candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Next week: Phil Lopes, Chair of the Progressive Democrats of Arizona, on “What the Proposed Trans Pacific Partnership Means for the 99%.”

AWPC Legislative Unwrap Brown Bag Lunch

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona Women's Political Caucus:

If you haven't already RSVP'd there's still time email [email protected] or call Amy at 520-406-2421

We look forward to seeing you there!

4th Annual Celebration of International Women's Day

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from CWA Local 7000:

14th Annual César E. Chávez March & Rally

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the César E. Chávez Holiday Coalition:

Annual St. Patrick's Day Party

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Legislative Districts 9 and 10:

John Nichols returns to Tucson

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from PDA and Pima Area Labor Federation:

I Stand With Planned Parenthood Events

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona:

Join us this spring for our annual I Stand with Planned Parenthood events and be sure to get your tickets soon, as these events always sell out!

• Tucson: March 13, 2014. Purchase tickets here.
• Phoenix: March 14, 2014. Purchase tickets here.
• Flagstaff: April 17, 2014. Purchase tickets here.

Donations to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona are NOT tax-deductible and may be used for political purposes, including supporting and opposing candidates.

Each ticket purchase includes membership in PPAA, which allows you to directly support pro-women's health candidates by contributing to our Super PAC and includes benefits such as primary and general election voter guides, regular communication regarding our endorsed candidates and women's health legislative news.

For information about Tucson event, please contact Edna Meza Aguirre at [email protected] or (520) 784-5810.

For information about Phoenix event, please contact John McDonald-O'Lear at [email protected] or (602) 263-4215.

For information about Flagstaff event, please contact Annet Ruiter at [email protected] or (602) 263-4213.

Dolores Huerta International Women’s Day Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the César Chávez Holiday Coalition:

Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Arizona List's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Arizona List:

Arizona List's
  
10th Anniversary Celebrations

March 1, 2014

Tucson - Luncheon

11:00 am Marriott Hotel, 880 E. 2nd Street

Phoenix - Cocktail Reception

5:00 pm Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt

 

---

 

 

Arizona List celebrates 10 years 

with 

Political Strategist Celinda Lake

"Super-strategist or, better yet, the Godmother" American Politics

Get your tickets and tables today at www.arizonalist.org!

In Tucson, join us in celebrating:

 Laura Hogan

&

with special honoree for the 10th Anniversary

EMILY's List Founder Ellen Malcolm

In Phoenix, join us in celebrating:

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox

 Rising Star Nettie Silleck

It will be a Saturday to remember!

P.S. Want to sponsor a student to attend?

Last year, we were able to bring 40 young women to our events thanks to generous members who gave scholarships!

Buy a ticket at either luncheon and put "student scholarship" in the notes - it is the best way to get our next generation involved and committed.

 Arizona List + You =
Changing the Face of Power in Arizona

 

Contributions to Arizona List and Arizona List PAC are not deductible for tax purposes. Arizona Law limits the amount that an individual can contribute each year to candidates and non-party committees that support candidates. Paid for by Arizona List and not authorized by any candidate.

The YMCA: Celebrate Your Soul

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus:

Tucson State of the City Address

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce:

Documentary Film: Shirley Chisholm - Unbossed and Unbought

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Black Women's Task Force:

Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Tucson Peace Center:

Labor's Legislative Meetings

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Political Calendar: Week of February 16, 2014

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar.

Political Calendar For The Week of February 16, 2014:

Continuing to Sunday, February 23: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Monday, February 17: President's Day.

Monday, February 17, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon, Dragon's View Restaurant (400 N. Bonita, South of St. Mary's Road between the Freeway and Grande Avenue, turn South at Furr's Cafeteria), buffet lunch costs $8.50. No DGT in observance of Presidents' Day. Next week: Sandra Kennedy, candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Tucson State of the City Address

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce:

PCDP Precinct Committeeperson Workshop

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Late political calendar submission from the Pima County Democratic Party PC Development committee:

Join us on Sunday, February 16 for a PC Workshop!

This is a great opportunity for all PCs, new and experienced, to meet other PCs, and learn the latest information about PC activities, the VAN and how to present our message. All sessions will be held at Pima County Democratic Headquarters, 4639 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85711.

1 PM VAN Training with Barbara Tellman

2:30 PM PC Development with Susan Bickel

4 PM Messaging with Michael Dues

Attend 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.

All attendees will receive a copy of the new PC Handbook. It is chock full of information, ideas, resources and forms designed to help you be a successful PC. No matter what your interest, you will find something in this workshop to interest you!

Please RSVP by 5 PM on Friday, Feb. 14 to receive a personalized pin, and neighborhood lists and/or LD maps. Please indicate whether you want maps or neighborhood lists and indicate how you want your name to appear on your pin.

RSVP to Susan Bickel

[email protected] or

520-559-3904

 

Dolores Huerta International Women’s Day Luncheon & Awards Ceremony, and 14th Annual César E. Chávez March & Rally

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the César E. Chávez Holiday Coalition:

Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Arizona List's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Arizona List:

Arizona List's
  
10th Anniversary Celebrations

March 1, 2014

Tucson - Luncheon

11:00 am Marriott Hotel, 880 E. 2nd Street

Phoenix - Cocktail Reception

5:00 pm Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt

 

---

 

 

Arizona List celebrates 10 years 

with 

Political Strategist Celinda Lake

"Super-strategist or, better yet, the Godmother" American Politics

Get your tickets and tables today at www.arizonalist.org!

In Tucson, join us in celebrating:

 Laura Hogan

&

with special honoree for the 10th Anniversary

EMILY's List Founder Ellen Malcolm

In Phoenix, join us in celebrating:

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox

 Rising Star Nettie Silleck

It will be a Saturday to remember!

P.S. Want to sponsor a student to attend?

Last year, we were able to bring 40 young women to our events thanks to generous members who gave scholarships!

Buy a ticket at either luncheon and put "student scholarship" in the notes - it is the best way to get our next generation involved and committed.

 Arizona List + You =
Changing the Face of Power in Arizona

 

Contributions to Arizona List and Arizona List PAC are not deductible for tax purposes. Arizona Law limits the amount that an individual can contribute each year to candidates and non-party committees that support candidates. Paid for by Arizona List and not authorized by any candidate.

The YMCA: Celebrate Your Soul

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus:

Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Tucson Peace Center:

Café Roca Rendezvous, Meet the Candidates

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Cochise County Democratic Party:

Reservation Form below the fold.

Labor's Legislative Meetings

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Capitol screening of Robert Reich's 'Inequality for All'

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Blog for Arizona's own Bob Lord is a member of the panel discussion which follows:

 

Political Calendar: Week of February 9, 2014

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar.

Political Calendar For The Week of February 9, 2014:

Continuing to Sunday, February 23: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Monday, February 10, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon, Dragon's View Restaurant (400 N. Bonita, South of St. Mary's Road between the Freeway and Grande Avenue, turn South at Furr's Cafeteria), buffet lunch costs $8.50. Featured speaker is Jeremy Lasher, Field Organizer & Consultant to City of Tucson, on “How annexation benefits the city and you.” Next week: No DGT in observance of Presidents' Day.

A Day with Felecia Rotellini on Saturday

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

If you missed the campaign kickoff events for Felecia Rotellini this week, you still have one more chance on Saturday.

  

Please Join

Hon. Paula Aboud, Karen & Don Bahnick,

Marla & Dennis Daugherty, Miriam & Tom Lindmeier,

Ruth & Bill Maki, Nan & Dick Walden,

and Connie & Jim Woodbrey

for

Coffee and Conversation with

Arizona’s Next Attorney General

Felecia Rotellini

Saturday, February 8, 2014

9:30am – 11am

at

2785 East Posse Court, Green Valley

(Click Here for Map)

 

RSVP to Bill at[email protected]or (520) 232-3117

Suggested Contribution: $100

Any and all contributions will be gratefully accepted!

 

Contributions are limited to $2,000 per individual per election.

The primary and general elections are separate elections,
so individuals may give up to a total of $4,000.

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute

please Click Hereto do so securely online

or

make your personal check payable to:

Felecia for Arizona 2014

PO Box 80025

Phoenix, AZ  85060

Personal contributions only.  No business or corporate contributions are allowed.

Foreign nationals who lack permanent residence are prohibited from contributing.

Contributions are not deductible for State or Federal Income Tax purposes.

 

www.FeleciaForArizona.com

 

Felecia for Arizona 2014  ●  PO Box 80025  ●  Phoenix, AZ  85060  ●  [email protected]

 

Labor's Day of Action at the Capitol

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Arizona List's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from Arizona List:

Arizona List's
  
10th Anniversary Celebrations

March 1, 2014

Tucson - Luncheon

11:00 am Marriott Hotel, 880 E. 2nd Street

Phoenix - Cocktail Reception

5:00 pm Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt

 

---

 

 

Arizona List celebrates 10 years 

with 

Political Strategist Celinda Lake

"Super-strategist or, better yet, the Godmother" American Politics

Get your tickets and tables today at www.arizonalist.org!

In Tucson, join us in celebrating:

 Laura Hogan

&

with special honoree for the 10th Anniversary

EMILY's List Founder Ellen Malcolm

In Phoenix, join us in celebrating:

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox

 Rising Star Nettie Silleck

It will be a Saturday to remember!

P.S. Want to sponsor a student to attend?

Last year, we were able to bring 40 young women to our events thanks to generous members who gave scholarships!

Buy a ticket at either luncheon and put "student scholarship" in the notes - it is the best way to get our next generation involved and committed.

 Arizona List + You =
Changing the Face of Power in Arizona

 

Contributions to Arizona List and Arizona List PAC are not deductible for tax purposes. Arizona Law limits the amount that an individual can contribute each year to candidates and non-party committees that support candidates. Paid for by Arizona List and not authorized by any candidate.

The YMCA: Celebrate Your Soul

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus:

Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Tucson Peace Center:

Café Roca Rendezvous, Meet the Candidates

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Cochise County Democratic Party:

Reservation Form below the fold.

Capitol screening of Robert Reich's 'Inequality for All'

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Blog for Arizona's own Bob Lord is a member of the panel discussion which follows:

 

Labor's Legislative Meetings

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO:

Leading For Change Candidate Training

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Candidate Training

Click Here to Apply Now

This training will answer all of your questions and prepare you to organize a winning campaign.

This non-partisan in-depth program takes place over the course of three weekends.

The fee for this training is $300 and includes the cost of materials and lunch.

Candidate Training

In partnership with Planned Parenthood Arizona and the Arizona Education Association, the Leading For Change Candidate Training is for individuals planning to run for a city, county or state elected position.

Whether you’re planning to run for office in two years or even ten, the information provided in this six-day training program is invaluable for positioning an effective campaign.

Designed to train and connect individuals with the resources, knowledge, networks and skills needed to advance principaled values through elected office; this non-partisan in-depth program takes place over the course of three weekends.

Supporting individuals who want to be a part of shaping the agenda for the well-being of Arizona, topics covered include:

• What It Takes To Run For Office and its impact on families and friends
• The Nuts & Bolts of Running For Office
• Framing Your Vision & Values
• Message Development & Delivery
• Campaign Planning
• Developing YOUR Campaign Plan
• Campaign Financing
• Cultivating Donors and Raising Funds
• Voter Targeting and Contact
• Marketing
• “Hot” Issues
• Q&A with Elected Officials
• And more!

Click Here to Apply Now

For more information contact Beth Meyer [email protected] or call 602-253-0119.