Democrats squabble in competitive Arizona legislative district
Democratic candidate Dan Toporek alleges the Navajo County Democratic Committee broke the law by funneling $15,000 to a PAC that supported his opponent, Amelia Gallitano-Mendel. The infighting could undermine Democrats' chances to oust Republican state Sen. Shawnna Bolick in a competitive Arizona legislative district.
A battle is brewing in a competitive north Phoenix district represented by state Sen. Shawnna Bolick. Democratic candidate Dan Toporek alleges the Navajo County Democratic Committee broke the law by giving $15,000 to Arizona List, a PAC that supported his opponent, Amelia Gallitano-Mendel. The money was used to hire a firm to gather nomination petitions for Gallitano-Mendel. This appears to violate a state law that bars political parties from contributing to candidates until they have become the party's nominee. The district is considered a swing district, with registered Republicans outnumbering Democrats and independents holding the balance of power. The Democratic nominee will be decided in the July 21 primary election.
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