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09/03/2026

Paul Bentz's longstanding analogy for Arizona politics still holds true:

“We’re a red state with purple spots. We’re more of a Dr. Seuss character than anything else, because the purple is where people are willing to shift back and forth—but they’re not permanently purple. It’s more of a candidate-driven approach.”

Hear more from Bentz on Arizona’s shifting political landscape in the full episode of the AZ Political Podcast with KTAR News 92.3's Jim Sharpe 🔗 in comments.

08/26/2026

Paul Bentz tells azfamily 3TV CBS 5 that Republicans must solidify their base while regaining ground with independent voters—the key voting bloc behind many of Arizona’s closest recent elections.

With 70 days until Election Day, he breaks down what the latest polling could mean for November. Link in comments.

08/25/2026

🆕“Midterms traditionally favor Republicans in the State of Arizona. However, the GOP candidates at the top of the ticket are seeing 10% or more of their own party voting for their Democratic opponents,” said Paul Bentz, Senior VP – Research and Strategy at HighGround Inc., “The softness among Republicans narrows their traditional advantage and makes unaffiliated voters that much more important.”

Arizona Democrats Lead Down Ballot Races

08/24/2026

🆕📊 Hobbs Builds Double-Digit Lead in Arizona. “Despite his historic victory in the Primary Election, the Republican electorate has yet to solidify around Biggs for the General,” said Paul Bentz. "Right now, Biggs is being forced to fight a two front battle – trying to solidify his Republican base while also trying to earn crossover support from independents. These two things run the risk of being at odds with each other.”
Full Release: https://azhighground.com/hobbs-builds-double-digit-lead-in-arizona/

08/22/2026

One of Goodyear’s distinguished citizens Paul Bentz presented on the importance of data and polling at the AZ Cities conference today. Paul has great experience in helping cities, school districts, and more to make informed decisions. He always states that voters have the most trust in local government. Maintaining that confidence is a priority of your Mayor and Councilmembers.

08/17/2026

“This is one of those races where it comes down to candidates and campaigns that matter,” Coughlin said, adding that Ciscomani will need to make it a “local race” and focus on his work with constituents and avoid connections to Trump whenever possible. Arizona Mirror

The Juan Ciscomani CD6 race is shaped by Lucid layoffs and the Trump spending law he backed in Arizona’s most competitive district

08/12/2026

🆕📊 Pollster Paul Bentz and the Center for the Future of Arizona teamed up to take the pulse of Arizona voters, and Bentz says candidates shouldn’t underestimate the power of the water:

💧 “I’ve been saying this to candidates for a while: You can win on water.”

With water such a pressing concern for Arizona voters, Bentz says it’s time to push candidates beyond talking points and demand specifics on how they plan to address the state’s water future.

A nonpartisan poll finds broad bipartisan agreement on immigration and education, too, but Republicans split from others on election security.

08/05/2026

07/27/2026

🎙️Coughlin joins the azfamily 3TV CBS 5 Politics Unplugged podcast. for a brutally honest breakdown of the primary elections, including why some candidates were never well-positioned to run in the first place and what the results signal for November.

Link in comments to watch the full conversation.

07/23/2026

🎙️🔥 Can Biggs win? What has to happen for that to become a reality? Coughlin joined Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos alongside former Governor Jan Brewer and Paul Johnson for a candid conversation on the strategy, challenges, and political dynamics shaping Arizona's race for governor. 🔗 in comments