Arizonans who want to vote in the Nov. 2 election by early ballot face a Friday deadline for requesting a ballot.

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is challenging her opponent in the Nov. 2 election to a series of five debates.

The Arizona Association of Realtors endorsed 78 statewide and legislative candidates the group says promote issues important to homeowners, Realtors and the real estate industry.

Five candidates withdrew from their races soon after their nominating signatures were challenged.

A Republican Senate candidate has decided to withdraw from the race after her nominating signatures were challenged a few days ago.