Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times

Whoever wins governor’s race will face biggest test after Election Day

On Tuesday, Arizona voters will decide whether to stay the course with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs or return to Republican leadership under Congressman Andy Biggs.

Report on Corp Comm attorney at heart of firing dispute comes under scrutiny

Critics of the Arizona Corporation Commission are questioning the ACC's account of its decision to hire an attorney whose law license was previously suspended.

‘Where is Ralph Heap?’: Corp Comm hopeful goes dark amid Clean Elections probe

With just under two weeks left in the 2026 election cycle, Arizona’s political hopefuls are juggling jam-packed schedules, targeting voters on the airwaves, and inundating street corners and mailboxes with political paraphernalia. But one statewide candidate has disappeared from the campaign trail.

Corporation Commissioners clash with staff over fired policy advisor

A second public meeting to discuss the firing of a Corporation Commission policy advisor appeared to leave some commissioners with more questions than answers.

Turning Point’s $18 million media blitz helps Biggs close spending gap with Hobbs

Congressman Andy Biggs trails Gov. Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising and spending in the governor’s race, but Turning Point USA is helping him catch up.

Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts

Arizona has joined Nevada in suing the federal government to block cuts to the Lower Basin’s Colorado River water supply, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday.

agencies October 16, 2026

Corporation Commission race draws unusual attention over utility costs and data centers

As affordability remains a top issue for Arizona voters heading into the midterm election, one down-ballot race could let them weigh in on the cost of electricity, water and natural gas.

agencies October 15, 2026

Corporation Commissioner demands APS communications amid data center dispute

Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thompson wants to know what prompted a recent news investigation into who shoulders the energy costs of data centers.

agencies October 9, 2026

Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide

An Arizona Corporation Commissioner is questioning the authority of the body’s executive director after he terminated one of her staffers without her consent.

agencies October 9, 2026

Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates

Concerns about who will bear the financial burden of data centers are rising, but Corporation Commission candidates are split over whether Arizona ratepayers are footing the bill for large load user growth.

Tom Collins: Upholding the public’s right to know at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission

If you ask Tom Collins, the dream of the ‘90s isn’t only alive in Portland, but also at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community

Arizona’s groundwater future hinges on 2026 election

Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates have starkly different views on groundwater regulation. Meanwhile, local communities aren't waiting for legislative action.

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