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Alma Hernandez Condemns Opponent's Twitter History

State Representative Alma Hernandez (D-20) condemned previous remarks made by her Democratic primary opponent for the Arizona State Senate, Rocque Perez, in a recent social media thread, writing... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Fraudster Caught. Those that steal from taxpayers will be held accountable by my office.

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: As your Secretary of State, I will continue fighting to protect your right to vote by mail and support the postal service as they play a vital role in carrying out our free and fair elections here in the Grand Canyon state.

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Honored to join as a founding member of the Board of Directors for the AzAHEC Primary Care Consortium Sponsoring Institution an accredited statewide GME initiative expanding primary care training in Arizona’s rural, tribal, & medically underserved communities launching tomorrow!

State Representative Alexander Kolodin: Arizona is the greatest state in America! Spent time with our vibrant Asian community followed by a trip down to Tucson to talk about local election issues. Now off to chat with some civil liberties advocates! When we say we are going to protect EVERY vote we mean it!

State Representative Michele Pena: Honored to earn the endorsement of the @ArizonaNurses. AZ nurses work tirelessly for our families & communities every day. I’m grateful for their trust & support as we continue fighting for strong healthcare & common-sense leadership at the AZ State Capitol. #LD23 #AZLeg

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: +1 voter at a time! Getting the next generation of voters ready for Midterm 2026! Welcome young man to the right side of common sense! @TPAction

State Representative Nick Kupper: I’ve decided that I’m going to start taking a break from social media on Sundays. Humans weren’t meant to be in constant contact with our whole species. We need to just chill with our tribe more often.

State Representative John Gillette: A Republican victory comes down to Voter Turn Out. This makes removal of Thune a reality.

State Representative Teresa Martinez: Ohhhh that’s right!!! I remember this!!!!!! When someone shows you who they are ….. believe them

State Representative Walt Blackman: We are overwhelmed by the love, prayers, kindness, and support our family has received during this difficult time. Thank you to the many friends, family members, neighbors, church members, and loved ones who have reached out, shared memories, offered comfort, and lifted us in prayer. We also want to thank those who have asked how they can help and have generously contributed toward Daniel’s final expenses. Your compassion and support have been a tremendous blessing to our family. We warmly invite all who knew and loved Daniel to join us as we celebrate his life, honor his legacy, and remember the joy, laughter, and love he brought to so many. Whether you are family, a lifelong friend, a classmate, a teammate, a fellow missionary, or someone whose life Daniel touched, we welcome you to attend and celebrate his life with us. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2885 W Hwy 277, Snowflake, AZ 85937 Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 AM “Families are forever.” #DanielBlackman #CelebrationOfLife #ForeverInOurHearts #UntilWeMeetAgain #FamiliesAreForever #DanielsLegacyLivesOn

Alma Hernandez Condemns Rocque Perez's Controversial Social Media Comments— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Mark Kelly Demands Transparency on Cost of Iran War— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is spearheading a request to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to calculate the cost of the Iran conflict, claiming that...

Yassamin Ansari Continues to Fight for Epstein Survivors After Pam Bondi's Testimony— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodrgiuez Diaz— Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) accused the Justice Department and Republican congressional leadership today of orchestrating...

Eli Crane Cheers Federal Cotton Plan Aimed at Struggling Cotton Farmers— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— The federal government is making a big bet on American cotton, and Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) thinks rural communities have reason to...

Stephanie Simacek Demands Censure After School Board Member Gives Nazi Salute at Public Meeting— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— A Deer Valley Unified School District board member is facing mounting calls for accountability after appearing to perform a Nazi salute during a public meeting...

Ruben Gallego Spearheads Letter Against Another Proposed HUD Reform on Rental Assistance— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is leading his fellow Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Democrats in a letter expressing opposition to another proposed rule change in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning...

Illicit Products from China Continue Posing National Security Threat to U.S.— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— In late April and early May, port shutdowns and increased inspections have frustrated many industries, delayed shipments, and raised concerns across the economy.  But there is another side to this issue that many Americans believe deserves attention...

Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bipartisan Fuel Discount for Military and Veterans Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill to provide a fuel discount to...

Greg Stanton Condemns Detention After Tempe Family Sent to Texas ICE Facility— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is calling out the Trump administration after a Tempe mother and her son were taken into federal immigration custody near a local elementary school this week...

Abe Hamadeh Applauds House Passage of Bill Banning Indoctrination in Education— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is applauding the House passage of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, which is now being...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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