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State Representative Austin Smith, a Republican who represents parts of the West Valley from Luke Air Force Base to Wickenburg, put out a statement on social media withdrawing himself as a candidate for his own seat.This comes after a lawsuit was filed alleging the freshman lawmaker forged more than one hundred signatures.
Nomination lawsuits are common in Arizona and are successful a little less than half the time. Data from the Secretary of State shows 30 nomination lawsuits were filed last election cycle resulting in 12 candidates being removed from the ballot. This year, 22 challenge suits were filed. They have led to nine candidates dropping out voluntarily.
“Forgery normally involves first-time candidates,” Chaves said. “Candidates who just sort of like a means to an end, they know what they need to get on the ballot and that’s what they are going to do.” A year ago today, Smith filed his statement of interest, a document required before signature collection can begin. Since then he has had to collect about 500 signatures from either Republicans or unaffiliated voters in his West Valley district.
“…That means spending lots of times at big events, or going to political clubs, or hanging out at the library or hanging out at the grocery station, and having some uncomfortable conversations with people that you just say, Hey, are you willing to sign my petition? And they say what the heck are you for and what the heck are you about. I understand that's maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but it is something that you have to do as a candidate.
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