Democratic frustrations are growing in Arizona amid a feud within the state party, triggering concerns about the ramifications for 2026 and beyond.

Only months into his tenure as Arizona Democratic Party chair, members of the party have voiced exasperation with Robert E. Branscomb II for various actions, including airing grievances with Democratic elected officials publicly, his handling of the party budget and fundraising, and for suspending another party official.

While Branscomb has urged Arizona Democrats to have patience and said his job has a steep learning curve, it’s done little to quell discontent within the party: Dozens of Arizona Democratic Party state committee members have signed onto a petition calling for a special meeting to consider removing Branscomb.

Members are already bracing for a chaotic state committee meeting on Saturday, and some are concerned the party’s fundraising and coordinated campaign could be impacted ahead of the 2026 elections if the dispute doesn’t resolve itself soon.

“We run out of money, then what do we do?” said one state committee member, who — like others interviewed in this piece — requested anonymity to speak candidly.

“Who's going to run … the party if there's no money?”

Patience is wearing thin among Arizona Democrats since Branscomb was elected chair in January.

Months into his term, he roiled the party after accusing the........

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