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A day of drama: Here is a rundown of who won, who lost in Tuesday’s election
Arizona failed to turn blue in the presidential election, but Democrats picked up at least one seat in the Legislature, and voters ousted the infamous Republican Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Voters oust Sheriff Joe Arpaio after charge clouds campaign
An Arizona sheriff who became a national political figure by cracking down on illegal immigration and jailing inmates in tents lost Tuesday after 24 years in office, eliminating the last vestige of the state's decade-old movement of local police confronting people in the country illegally.
Voters approve measure to raise minimum wage
Early voter totals show Arizona’s fry cooks, cashiers and other unskilled workers will be making $12 by 2020.
Arizona defeats recreational marijuana measure
Arizona voters rejected a measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and set up a commercial marijuana industry in the state.
McCain defeats Kirkpatrick in U.S. Senate race
The toughest challenger of John McCain’s 30-year U.S. Senate career didn’t turn out to be nearly as tough as Arizona Democrats had hoped, as the former Republican presidential nominee won his sixth term in office.
Uncounted votes in Maricopa County could delay election results
Election officials in Arizona's most populous county may not be able to calculate vote totals by day's end, which could leave the presidential race up in the air.
Secretary of state raises concerns over ‘petition blocking’ tactics
Secretary of State Michele Reagan is urging lawmakers to enact regulations on “petition blocking,” a practice in which people hire away needed signature-gatherers in order to undermine an initiative campaign.
U.S. Supreme Court reinstates enforcement of Arizona ballot harvesting law
Arizonans won't face prison time for helping a neighbor or anyone else return an early ballot.
Is Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District within Democratic reach?
Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be a lost cause for Democrats.
Tobin pushes institute to educate new lawmakers
Former Arizona House Speaker-turned-Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin is spearheading a new “Legislative Affairs Institute” through Arizona State University aimed at getting new lawmakers up to speed quicker.
Director disparages, fires DES employee for critical email
A state employee of 22 years was fired from the Department of Economic Security and branded an “idiot” by Director Tim Jeffries after objecting to a news report shared with agency staff that the employee felt was purely political in nature.
Full appeals court to review ‘ballot harvesting’ law
Federal judges will give Democrats one more chance to make their case that a ban on “ballot harvesting” is illegal.
