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Arizona Democrats vote to oust state party chair amid infighting
ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Arizona Democrats voted 476 to oust Chair Robert Branscomb amid leadership disputes and concerns over fundraising and 2026 election prospects, with interim chair appointed for transition.
- July 16, Arizona Democratic Party members removed Robert Branscomb during a chaotic special meeting, surpassing the two-thirds majority threshold.
- Before the ouster vote, Branscomb's critics warned the party was spending more than it was raising, risking insolvency, and top Democrats issued a no-confidence letter, which Branscomb called a `coup`.
- Meeting proceedings, `I just feel like this was not well planned, the staff was not prepared for it, Michael Ruff did not prepare us`, ADP Vice Chair Melissa Galarza said.
- In the aftermath, Arizona Democrats' party disarray threatens to hinder efforts ahead of the 2026 elections, as First Vice Chair Kim Khoury will lead until September, impacting strategy.
- Meanwhile, party turmoil leaves Democrats vulnerable for the 2026 elections, as they outsource grassroots organizing to a small county group, risking long-term unity and success.
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