Joey Chenoweth, Arizona Capitol Times

Joey Chenoweth

Joey Chenoweth is an award-winning journalist and editor in Arizona who takes pride in connecting audiences with stories that matter. He earned a degree in journalism and political science from Northern Arizona University, where he served as associate editor of The Lumberjack student newspaper before starting his own independent news site. After graduating in 2012, Chenoweth spent 14 years in Pinal County covering the spectrum of topics from government to sports while also leading a newsroom for the PinalCentral digital news network to provide a trusted media presence in numerous communities. He lives in Casa Grande with his wife and 3-year-old daughter. He enjoys movies, sports and whatever a constantly-changing toddler is into at the moment.

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DIGITAL EDITION November 6, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times – November 6, 2026

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Arizona Democrats sweep statewide races with eyes on reshaping policy

Arizona Democrats are on the verge of a historic sweep of statewide offices, putting the party in position to reshape state policy after years of Republican control of the Legislature and other statewide offices.

economy November 4, 2026

Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities

Arizona voters approved a ballot initiative that will cap local governments’ taxes on grocery items, the Associated Press projects.

Home news November 4, 2026

Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer

Democrats are poised to snag a statewide office that has eluded them for generations if Nick Mansour can hold onto his lead in the Arizona treasurer’s race.

Home news November 4, 2026

Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector

Democrat Brian Matlock was leading the race for Arizona mine inspector as of Tuesday night, with a strong lead over Republican incumbent Les Presmyk.

Election Live Blog: Results, updates, what to know

Welcome to the Arizona Capitol Times' coverage of Election Day 2026. Our reporters are collecting the latest updates, intel and anecdotes from across the state, and we'll be updating this page all day and deep into the night to keep you informed about everything. So check back regularly.

election November 1, 2026

‘Vote by mule’: Havasupai village gets their ballots delivered in unique way

Election officials in Coconino County are saddling up for a uniquely Western way of voting: using mule and horse trains to bring out the ballots from a tribal village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

DPS video promotes Hobbs’ role creating immigration task force days before election

Less than a week before the election, the Department of Public Safety released a video extolling the benefits of Gov. Katie Hobbs' Operation Desert Guardian.

Opinion October 30, 2026

Our future depends on more affordable homes

America cannot remain a great power if young people cannot afford to marry and raise children.

Opinion October 30, 2026

‘Checking in’ on the issues facing Arizona’s hotels

Arizona is known for its more than 300 days of sunshine, world-class golf courses, spectacular hiking trails, vibrant culinary scene, rich cultural heritage and large-scale events that attract visitors from around the globe.

Opinion October 30, 2026

A moratorium is not the answer to Arizonans’ reasonable data center concerns

Over the past decade, Arizona has become one of the nation's premier technology hubs. Lawmakers from both parties laid the foundation by passing policies that attracted billions of dollars in data center investment and the digital infrastructure those facilities house.

Opinion October 30, 2026

Brooks: Petersen has legal qualifications to be AG

During the recent debate between Attorney General Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen, Ms. Mayes questioned Mr. Petersen’s legal experience and qualifications. Under Arizona’s Constitution, his training and experience qualify him to serve as our next Attorney General.

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