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Desert tsunami: Democrats celebrate historic trifecta, make plans to govern
After a shocking, seismic shift in Arizona’s political power dynamics, Democrats are set to hold a trifecta for the first time in more than half a century, giving Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs a rare opportunity to advance policy with a friendly Legislature in 2027.Â
Democrats break up all-Republican majority on Corporation Commission
Single-party rule on the Arizona Corporation Commission is over after two Republicans conceded their seats on the utility-regulation body to Democrats.
Arizona voters approved most GOP-backed ballot measures
Arizona voters approved most of the ballot measures Republican lawmakers put on the ballot, even as they handed control of the House and Senate to Democrats.
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.
Voters in 8 states approve citizenship, ID measures for elections
Voters in eight states approved ballot measures Tuesday tightening voting requirements, while three other measures failed.
Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships
Democrats gain the majority of the nation's governorships for the first time in nearly a generation.
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.
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.
Democrats hold edge in state legislative races
Arizona’s Democratic state legislative candidates held onto early leads on election night, opening the possibility that Democrats may win majorities in both the state’s House and Senate next year.
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.
Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes
A ballot measure that would restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports appeared headed to approval Tuesday night.Â
Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot
A ballot measure that would prohibit local governments from establishing photo traffic enforcement systems was headed to passage Tuesday night.Â
