BREAKING: Rep. Gosar, Attorney "Throwing Shit Against The Wall" Challenging Opponent Dowling; Dowling Responds To Lawsuit

Sandra Dowling tells Arizona's Law/Arizona's Politics that Rep. Paul Gosar is scared and "throwing shit against the wall and hoping something sticks" by challenging her nomination petition signatures. On top of that, Gosar's new attorney represented Dowling just last year in a challenge against AZGOP Chair - and Gosar buddy - Kelli Ward.

"Paul Gosar and Kelli Ward don't want Sandra Dowling on the ballot," Dowling said. "He's trying to take both of us down because we're from Maricopa County." (Gosar and Tim LaSota also filed against Randy Kutz.)

Dowling says that almost all of the challenged signatures are based on the voter not being registered in the Congressional District. However, because of the redistricting process, the state allowed candidates to sign nominating petitions for candidates, based on either their old or new district. 

Dowling went on to point out the irony. "The truth of the matter is that Paul Gosar doesn't live in the district. He hasn't lived in his district 10 of the last 12 years. For him to say that voters who do live in the district shouldn't have a say is wrong."

Dowling also slammed Chair Ward, saying "she has violated every ethical rule in the book" by vocally supporting Gosar in this contested primary. Her 2021 attorney now handling the 2022 challenge against Dowling caught her off guard today. 

"I don't know what the rules are. I was a little bit shocked. But, if he wants another loss in his column, go for it!"

Arizona's ethical rules for attorneys restrict counsel from suing a former client if it is in a "substantially related matter," and no information gained during the previous representation can be used.

The matter is set for trial next Wednesday in front of Judge Randall Warner.