That’s certainly true when it comes to politics. Here in Arizona, there are a host of accounts that consistently pump out content that is illuminating, engaging, wacky and hilarious.
If you’re interested in Arizona politics, here are 10 social media accounts worth your time and attention.
Clue Heywood, X and Bluesky
Arizona’s most notable anonymous account is always getting up to something. In just the past few months last year, Heywood drove across the state with author Tom Zoellner to place bets at Arizona’s 26 casinos within 48 hours, tweeted about wandering through the French Quarter of New Orleans on psychedelics and apparently threw back some bourbon with then-U.S. Senate candidate Ruben Gallego.DO YOU WANT TO HEAR OUR WAR PLANS? pic.twitter.com/4JOqfBwBFo
— Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) March 25, 2025
Heywood is a three-time defending champion of Phoenix magazine’s “Best Twitter Account.” He asked Twitter followers and users to vote for him again by tweeting, “I don’t have much else going for me in this life.” While few subjects — especially Phoenix sports — sit outside his purview, he offers plenty of political takes and tall tales, too.
“The appointment of Mark Brnovich makes it TWO ambassadors I have drunkenly accosted at the Jersey Lilly Saloon during Prescott rodeo weekend,” Heywood tweeted on Friday.
State Sen. Analise Ortiz, TikTok
@senanaliseortiz What do you think? Should taxpayers foot the bill for the Diamondbacks stadium upgrades or risk losing the D-backs?
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Ortiz has emerged as one of the Arizona Democratic Party’s top stars, in large part because of her standout communication skills. It’s no wonder she connects so well — after graduating from ASU in 2014, Ortiz worked as a reporter for the Arizona Republic and several TV stations on the West Coast before running for the Arizona House of Representatives and later jumping to the Senate.
If any lawmaker is capable of reaching and engaging young voters on state and local issues, it’s Ortiz. While also maintaining a presence on X and Bluesky, Ortiz’s pioneering work on TikTok is where she shines. There, Ortiz updates her roughly 53,000 followers with casual, quick and informative videos about politics and policy.
“It by far has not only been the most effective at getting out information about the business we do at the Capitol, but it also spreads that message to a very diverse audience,” Ortiz told Phoenix New Times. “I have had people from all across the Valley of all ages who recognize me in public because of TikTok and thank me for lifting the veil on the state capitol.”
Garrett Archer, X and Bluesky
Archer is the self-described “Oracle of #ElectionTwitter” — otherwise known as the ABC15 “data guru,” if you’re not into the whole brevity thing — and is a must-follow account for Arizona election season.Apparently if you punch America it will burst into flames. pic.twitter.com/Kipla74kPg
— The AZ - abc15 - Data Guru (@Garrett_Archer) March 24, 2025
Known for his catchphrase, “Maricopa incoming,” Archer provides reliable play-by-play as vote tallies drop. Archer was an election official with the Arizona Secretary of State’s office until 2019, when he resigned and became a data analyst at ABC15.
He made a name for himself during the previous two turbulent elections, but he also covers plenty of other political issues. He even frequently responds to trolls, painstakingly taking the time to debunk election conspiracy theories.
Tony Cani, X and Bluesky
Last year, a TikTok video circulated of state Sen. Anthony Kern and other lawmakers going full freak mode on the Senate floor as they spoke in tongues and prayed for an ancient abortion ban to be resurrected. It went viral, even making it onto Jimmy Kimmel Live!Make Measles Great Again! https://t.co/f9sqyLbI62
— Tony Cani (@tcani) February 26, 2025
The viral internet moment was thanks to Tony Cani, the founder of Slingshot Campaigns and a long-time political and public affairs strategist. Cani has since become more active on Twitter and Bluesky, where he posts commentary on local and national politics.
Stephen Richer, X
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— Stephen Richer (@stephen_richer) March 17, 2025
Yes, I'm pretty much bald. https://t.co/dEdJBkwqSu
Formerly Maricopa County’s top election official, Richer is known for his frequent sparring with right-wing gadflies. The recipient of Phoenix New Times’ 2024 Best Republican award, Richer has forcefully pushed back against disinformation promoted by extremists in his party who want to sow distrust in the electoral system. His unwillingness to bow down to the MAGA brain virus led to a primary challenge from the right that ended his time as county recorder.
Debunking disinformation is a tough job, but Richer is keen to set the record straight on Twitter, where he has a large following and frequently responds to replies, no matter how deranged they may be. He’s kept up his engagement since leaving office.
State Sen. Anna Hernandez, X and Bluesky
The undisputed queen of clapback was just elected to represent Central and West Phoenix on the Phoenix City Council. Previously, she was a fiery, outspoken voice in the state Senate during the last legislative session, especially passionate on issues such as social justice, policing and affordable housing.Hey buddy, they’re currently cherry-picking which parts of the government to keep open…. https://t.co/jBkxGKguv8
— Anna Hernandez (@AnnaHernandezAZ) March 14, 2025
Keep an eye on Hernandez, who will take office in April and will walk into the pit of a tight-lipped establishment team of politicians on the council, far from the bluster and bombast of the Arizona Legislature.
Arizona Right Watch, Bluesky
One of the most substantive, important accounts on all of social media is one for which you will have to join Bluesky, the new Twitter alternative. Back in 2022, the account was named the top Twitter account by New Times, Arizona Right Watch has been sparsely active during the last few months.
But things are popping on Bluesky, where Arizona Right Watch flags critical developments in Arizona government and politics, keeping a close eye on the many right-wing nutjobs who wield a fair amount of power in our fine state.
Brahm Resnik, Bluesky
Resnik, a political reporter in the Valley for more than 25 years, is one of the most active when it comes to delivering news on social media. Following the French Canadian-turned-Arizonan, you’d be hard-pressed to miss a major Arizona breaking story.JUST IN AZ Secretary of State Adrian_Fontes confirms after today's #SundaySquareOff taping that he's running for re-election: “I fully intend to run for re-election but will make an official announcement in the weeks ahead once we decide on a date.” Fontes hedged when I asked twice during the show.
— Brahm Resnik (@brahmresnik.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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While he maintains a significant presence and huge following on Twitter, Resnik has also been pretty successful at crossing over to Bluesky and posting the most compelling and important information he posts to Musk’s platform.
You can also count on videos of Resnik getting up close and personal with Arizona’s most notable politicians, who rarely appreciate the reporter’s line of questioning.
