Shadegg retirement

A source close to Republican Congressman John Shadegg says an announcement regarding his future will not be made today, and that it is likely the Congressman’s intentions will be known Thursday.

State Sen. Jim Waring (R-Phoenix) plans to officially announce his candidacy today for the seat being vacated by Rep. John Shadegg, who shocked the political world on Monday by abruptly announcing he won't seek re-election.

And yet, as Roll Call reported yesterday:  read more »

Jordan Rose, founder of Rose Law Group, will not run for the vacant 3rd Congressional District seat, she has confirmed to PolitickerAZ:

"I have a young child and a growing business, so I don't think this is the right time," she said, also pointing out how crowded it appears the field will be. However, she said, "It looks like it's going to be a fun race, and I can't wait to watch it."  read more »

Two days ago, Rep. John Shadegg was the odds-on favorite to keep the 3rd District seat in Republican hands for an umpteenth straight term (when it was the 4th District, it had been in the GOP column since at least the Ford administration).  read more »

Susan Goldwater, the widow of former Arizona Senator and 1964 Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, praised Paradise Valley mayor and Third Congressional District candidate Ed Winkler today, though she stopped short of an endorsement.

“I’m impressed with his capabilities and his commitment to public service,” Goldwater told PolitickerAZ.com.

Goldwater said she would not endorse Winkler or any of the candidates thinking about entering the race, but that she had an interest in the campaign.

Paradise Valley mayor Ed Winkler has confirmed the rumor that tonight he will announce his intention to run for the CD3 seat being vacated by John Shadegg.

"There is a meeting in Legislative District 11 tonight, and there I will announce that I would love to have the opportunity to become the Republican nominee," Winkler said. Does this mean that he is officially in the race? "Yes," he replied.  read more »

The Arizona Democratic Party is out with a fundraising email to supporters tied to the Shadegg retirement announcement.

With the Shadegg retirement, CQ Politics is changing the outlook of the CD3 race ”from Republican Favored to the more competitive Leans Republican."

Will other Washington political oddsmakers follow suit?

Stay tuned.

It was his failure to win a leadership position coupled with his party’s minority status that ultimately led Republican Congressman John Shadegg to retire after finishing his current term, suggests one political analyst.

The race to succeed John Shadegg as the Republican nominee in CD3 is as open as ever, Northern Arizona University Professor Fred Solop observes.

“No Republican challengers step in as front runners,” Solop says. “It'll be interesting to see who tosses their hats in the ring.”