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Arizona Dems seek order blocking voter intimidation
The state Democratic Party wants a federal judge to block what it claims are planned voter intimidation tactics by the Republican Party and the Trump campaign.
Colorado lawmakers: Arizona anti-pot ads are inaccurate
Three Colorado state legislators on Monday called on opponents of the Arizona measure to legalize recreational pot to stop airing what they say are misleading and inaccurate ads.
Judge orders secretary of state to explain remarks on voters
A federal judge wants Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan to explain comments she made in a news release that appear to contradict her official position on a voter registration lawsuit the judge is considering.
Arizona voter registration up nearly 188,000 since August
Voter registration in Arizona has surged by more than 5.5 percent since the August primary election as people motivated by the upcoming presidential election sign up to vote.
Early voting trends feed Democrats’ hope of splitting Senate
Early voting figures have bolstered Democrats’ hopes of picking up enough seats in the Senate to split the chamber, thanks to strong showings in two districts in which Democrats are considered most vulnerable to lose.
Pro-SolarCity IE argues that transparency laws are unconstitutional
Save Our AZ Solar, which is spending millions of dollars to elect its favored candidates to the Arizona Corporation Commission, is insisting that disclosure laws requiring it to report its spending are unconstitutional.
Frustrated by 2014 loss, Dems hope to regain southern Arizona seat
Two years ago, Republican Chris Ackerley blindsided Democrats when he won a seat in the state House from a Democratic stronghold in the heart of solidly blue southern Arizona. Ackerley faces his biggest challenge yet.
Bitter battle breaks out between 2 Republicans in District 28
After a mailer and robocall urged voters to support only one of the two Republicans running for the state House in central Phoenix’s Legislative District 28, accusations are flying from the two GOP nominees for the district’s seats.
A look at measures to legalize pot, raise minimum wage
A TV ad backing legal pot in Arizona features a Marine veteran saying marijuana saved him from post-traumatic stress disorder. In an opposition commercial, a former Colorado governor warns of the dangers of the legal drug, claiming that pot-laced candy is marketed to children.
Judges question Dems’ bid to count ballots cast in wrong precinct
A claim by Democrats that refusing to count ballots cast in the wrong precinct is illegal racial discrimination met with a skeptical reaction Wednesday from a panel of federal judges.
US Justice Department attorney to monitor Arizona election
An assistant U.S. Attorney in Phoenix has been assigned to lead the Justice Department's elections oversight efforts in the state.
Adelson gives half million to anti-pot campaign in Arizona
The latest major donation to the campaign against legal recreational marijuana in Arizona comes from Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson, who donated $500,000 last week.
