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Journalism

I’m currently a national politics reporter for The Arizona Republic. See my latest work here (may be subject to paywall) or view text versions after the links below.

Here’s a SAMPLE of my reporting:

Arizona Republic: Abolish FEMA? How Arizona needs to adjust if Trump eliminates disaster agency

Arizona Republic: Kari Lake urges US to adopt Hungary’s ‘baby bonus’ policy to curb abortions. Does it work?

Arizona Republic: Congresswoman Debbie Lesko mentioned a misdemeanor in Texas when opening up about her past. But she didn’t tell the whole story. (Full text here)

Arizona Republic: To capture Arizona, Trump or Harris must win over 3 voting groups in this massive county

Arizona Republic: Sandra Day O’Connor, Supreme Court trailblazer and Arizona icon, dies at 93

Arizona Republic: Congressman Andy Biggs, under scrutiny after Jan. 6 riot, has long history on conservatism’s fringes (Full text here)

Arizona Republic: Luxury trips, fine wines are now part of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s image. Will voters care?

Arizona Republic: Before Congress, Rep. Ruben Gallego boosted a migrant bank plan that crumbled

Arizona Republic: John Conlan, Arizona congressman remembered for infamous 1976 Senate campaign, dead at 90

“Democracy in Doubt” won national recognition; it explores Arizona’s role in the 2020 election:

“Democracy in Doubt:” White House phone calls, baseless fraud charges: The origins of the Arizona election review. This five-part series won the Scripps Howard Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment; it shows how Arizona plunged into a fog of election conspiracies, riven with partisanship and targeted by opportunists from across the country.

More examples of my recent work:

Sen. Mark Kelly criticizes Hegseth, warns of tariff dangers at Phoenix electronics plant

Here’s what the polls show in Arizona’s Senate race one week from Election Day

Ruben Gallego barnstorms Arizona’s red counties, looking to make impact

Kari Lake won’t apologize for putting focus on Ruben Gallego’s divorce

Trump offers pay raises to border agents, adding to promises that could hike debt

Sen. Mark Kelly warns of misinformation from GOP, foreign countries

Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego lean on police, military veterans in race for Senate seat

Sen. Mark Kelly talks about what comes next after moment in VP spotlight

Kelly isn’t picked, but being on VP short list signals his rise to prominence

A call from England and two hectic weeks: Behind the scenes of Mark Kelly’s frantic VP run

Kari Lake, behind in money and the polls, getting little help from GOP allies on TV

Highlights from covering Arizona’s congressional delegation and candidates:

Rep. Debbie Lesko mentioned a misdemeanor in Texas when opening up about her past. But she didn’t tell the whole story.

Bad checks, repossessions: Congressional candidate acknowledges past struggles with money

Andy Biggs, under scrutiny after Jan. 6 riot, has long history on conservatism’s fringes

Before her return to Congress, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick talks about drinking too much and what comes next