State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, is hoping to unseat Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Photo: Jeremy Duda/Axios
👀 Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, announced his candidacy for secretary of state. (AZcentral)
The intrigue: Kolodin advertised an endorsement from Arizona GOP chair Gina Swodoba, who told Axios she has not endorsed him and is considering running for the office herself.
🏀 Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is expected to miss at least a week of games after suffering an ankle sprain Sunday night. The injury comes as the Suns are 1.5 games out of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. (Sports Illustrated)
👩🏼💻 Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is joining lobbying firm Hogan Lovells' global regulatory and intellectual property team as a senior adviser. (The Hill)