The Citizens Clean Elections Commission rejected a request today by Gov. Jan Brewer to let her start taking money from private sources since she won’t be getting matching funds from the state.

It was not an auspicious beginning. The year was 2004 and the newest federal agency had no desks, no computers, and no office to put them in. It had neither an address nor a phone number. Early meetings convened in a Starbucks near a Metro stop in downtown Washington.

Deciding not to fight, two Republicans nominated to serve on the Independent Redistricting Commission have pulled their names from consideration.

A former state election official was awarded $1.1 million Thursday for being falsely accused of helping a Republican candidate dodge state campaign finance rules.

October 28, 2004

RALEIGH, N.C. - His once-prominent political career is buried and the turmoil of his marriage is playing out in public. Now, John Edwards is facing a federal inquiry.

State lawmakers contend voters were legally powerless a dozen years ago to take away from them the power to draw congressional district lines.

PHOENIX -- A Senate panel voted Tuesday to give the Independent Redistricting Commission more money to cover its expenses, avoiding for the moment a new lawsuit between the panel and the Legislature.

PHOENIX -- A Senate panel voted Tuesday to give the Independent Redistricting Commission more money to cover its expenses, avoiding for the moment a new lawsuit between the panel and the Legislature.

The Independent Redistricting Commission gave final approval Tuesday to the maps that will govern Arizona politics for the coming decade, maps the two Republicans on the panel say are rigged to Democrats' advantage.

The Independent Redistricting Commission gave final approval Tuesday to the maps that will govern Arizona politics for the coming decade, maps the two Republicans on the panel say are rigged to Democrats' advantage.

The Independent Redistricting Commission gave final approval Tuesday to the maps that will govern Arizona politics for the coming decade, maps the two Republicans on the panel say are rigged to Democrats' advantage.

Foes of public financing of elections are trying once again to void parts of the Clean Elections law that Arizona voters approved in 1998.

Big-dollar donations that former Congressman J.D. Hayworth received from Indian tribes are being scrutinized in a federal investigation potentially linked to imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

May 23, 2005

Tempe prides itself on diversity. Voters elected an openly gay mayor. The city touts a record number of promotions for women and minorities. It offers benefits for domestic partners.

The Independent Redistricting Commission wants a judge to throw out efforts by Republicans to void the map it created for the state’s nine congressional districts.

The Independent Redistricting Commission wants a judge to throw out efforts by Republicans to void the map it created for the state’s nine congressional districts.

Members of the Independent Redistricting Commission want a federal court to block them from being questioned about the legislative maps they drew.

The Independent Redistricting Commission is going to get the cash it needs, at least enough to get it through a trial set to begin next month.

The mayor of Nogales, Ariz., will resign next month to become executive director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission.

Saying she won't be rushed into action, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she will not call lawmakers back to the Capitol on Wednesday to ask voters to make changes to -- or repeal outright -- the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Saying she won't be rushed into action, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she will not call lawmakers back to the Capitol on Wednesday to ask voters to make changes to -- or repeal outright -- the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Saying she won't be rushed into action, Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she will not call lawmakers back to the Capitol on Wednesday to ask voters to make changes to -- or repeal outright -- the Independent Redistricting Commission.