Can Democrats get a voice at the Arizona Legislature?

The Senate Race in LD 28 may be determinative.  

This week’s Think Tank is a debate between the candidates for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 28.

Even if you don’t live in this district, you should care about the results of this race.

With few exceptions, Republicans have been in near total control of the Arizona legislature for over 50 years.  Democrats have a rare but viable chance of changing that this year. But it is difficult to see them getting even a tie in the Senate without winning this race.

Furthermore, this race is a rerun of 2018 when these same two candidates faced off and incumbent Republican Sen. Kate Brophy McGee received 47,278 votes and beat Democratic challenger Christine Porter Marsh who got  47,011. That is 267 votes out of approximately 100,000 votes cast. This is likely to be a very close race. 

There is another reason to listen in.  There was a Presidential debate this week. It was characterized by a lack of civility. Both candidates have been guests on the Think Tank before. Tune in to this week’s Think Tank and see how candidates for public office can disagree with one another with civility and grace.

Can Democrats get a voice at the Arizona Legislature?
The Senate Race in LD 28 may be determinative. &nbsp;
This week&rsquo;s Think Tank is a debate between the candidates for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 28.
Even if you don&rsquo;t live in this district, you should care about the results of this race.
With few exceptions, Republicans have been in near total control of the Arizona legislature for over 50 years.&nbsp; Democrats have a rare but viable chance of changing that this year. But it is difficult to see them getting even a tie in the Senate without winning this race.
Furthermore, this race is a rerun of 2018 when these same two candidates faced off and incumbent Republican Sen. Kate Brophy McGee received 47,278 votes and beat Democratic challenger Christine Porter Marsh who got&nbsp; 47,011. That is 267 votes out of approximately 100,000 votes cast. This is likely to be a very close race.&nbsp;
There is another reason to listen in.&nbsp; There was a Presidential debate this week. It was characterized by a lack of civility. Both candidates have been guests on the Think Tank before. Tune in to this week&rsquo;s Think Tank and see how candidates for public office can disagree with one another with civility and grace.

Hosted by KTAR political analyst, Dr. Mike O'Neil, 'The Think Tank' aspires to bring together some of the state's most interesting, thoughtful and influential leaders to discuss the economic, political and social issues facing the state and the nation.

Hosted by KTAR political analyst, Dr. Mike O'Neil, 'The Think Tank' aspires to bring together some of the state's most interesting, thoughtful and influential leaders to discuss the economic, political and social issues facing the state and the nation.

The program is hosted by KTAR political analyst Dr. Mike O'Neil. "The Think Tank" is where the Valley's most influential and opinionated leaders come together for one-hour every weekend. We discuss and debate the major economic, political and social issues of the week, making genuine attempts to reach at least one piece of common ground.

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