Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//October 2, 2026//

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers the State of the State address at the state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//October 2, 2026//

Key Points: Republicans have maintained a majority in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature throughout much of the state’s history, but the margins are slim Democrats are hoping today’s political...

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