Rep. Walt Blackman faces ballot challenge over $168,000 in unpaid campaign finance fines

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 819

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Republican Rep. Walt Blackman is facing an election challenge from a former political rival who says the northern Arizona Republican should be disqualified from seeking reelection because he owes the state more than $168,000 in fines and penalties for late campaign finance filings.

Steve Slaton, who owns the Trumped Store in Show Low, a popular campaign spot for the MAGA faithful, filed the election challenge lawsuit last week.

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