Arizona Democrats ousted their embattled chairman six months into a tumultuous tenure that prompted top elected officials and national fundraising committees to sideline the state party ahead of the midterms.

In a year where Democrats are trying to rebuild after losing the presidential race, Arizona's state party has been embroiled in internal disputes.

There is a major shakeup within the Arizona Democratic Party, as party chair Robert Branscomb was ousted, only six months after he was elected to the post.