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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Opinion October 28, 2026

Arizona Independents, your vote matters down the ballot too

Every election cycle, Arizona voters are inundated with political advertisements, partisan attacks, and increasingly divisive rhetoric. By October, candidates suddenly remember that independent voters exist, even though we represent roughly one-third of Arizona's electorate and nearly as many registered voters as Republicans. As an independent voter myself, I find this ritual exhausting.