D20 races offer little excitement in the primaries.

I voted early in the primary today. Not terribly exciting, since most of the positions are unopposed. I'm disappointed that D-20 is fielding no Democratic candidates for State House. Only Gratehouse is running for State Senate, against Huppenthal. It seems like, with the exception of her candidacy, the Dems are pretty much ceding D20 to the Republicans.

More here:

District 20 candidates say immigration and education will be the top issues in November’s general election.

As for the Sept. 12 primary, there’s nothing for voters to decide. All of the candidates are running unopposed — so the showdown will happen in November.

...Huppenthal will face Democratic activist Donna Gratehouse in the November general election. The veteran senator takes a hard stance on immigration, favoring stricter border controls and cutting illegal immigrants from the state’s welfare rolls.

“I voted ‘yes’ on every bill to control immigration,” Huppenthal said.

Gratehouse, on the other hand, said Arizona should focus on reversing a trend that places the state near the bottom nationally in education funding. With the state’s tremendous economic growth, particularly in high-tech industries, the Legislature should invest in education, she said.

“A work force that is skilled and readily available is crucial to high-tech and business investment,” she said. “Plus, ensuring that any child has access to an excellent public education is just good policy and the right thing to do.”

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Also, I'd like to say thank you for the many prayers and expressions of sympathy I've received following the passing of my Mother last week. It's been a difficult time for the family and we continue to grieve. I was in crisis-management mode all week and gave the eulogy last Friday, but the emotional impact seems to have hit me this week now that most of the critical logistics have been resolved.

Thankfully, we have a sure knowledge that Mom is with the Lord now.

We continue to prepare for my Step Dad to move into my home next Saturday. He's a disabled veteran - wounded in WWII and Korea - and a great guy. I'm looking forward to his moving in.

Much more to do to the house to prepare, still, to make it handicapped-accessible. We're making good progress, though, thank God.

Anyway, thanks again for your condolences.