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Prop 315 supporters argue it will save money; opponents say it will cost lives
Among the laundry list of propositions on Arizona’s ballot this year is a measure that would require legislative approval for state agency rules that increase regulatory costs. Supporters say the […]
Helen Purcell: Reflections on a recorder’s record and life in politics
Helen Purcell served as the Maricopa County Recorder from 1989 to 2017. During her time, she oversaw leaps and bounds in election systems and flux in public attitudes. Since leaving […]
Heap avoiding debates, nonpartisan events could cost him recorder race, consultants say
Republican candidate for Maricopa County Recorder, Justin Heap, says elections are a “nonpartisan issue,” but appears to be focusing his campaign on turning out conservatives. Political consultants say that could […]
Gallego divorce records must be unsealed, Arizona appellate court rules
The public is entitled to see what is in the divorce records of Ruben and Kate Gallego – at least, most of it.
Parties target pair of swing districts in bid to flip legislature
In two swing districts of the state with bipartisan representation, Republicans and Democrats are seeking legislative majorities by completely flipping districts they have voter advantage in. Republicans are heavily focusing […]
GOP leaders join forces to renew faith in elections
After a legislative district, county and state Republican party chair watched election distrust seep into the party, the three sought to rebuild lost faith in the system. With the 2024 […]
Lake attacks Gallego on border woes, divorce, he vows to protect abortion rights in Senate debate
In the sole Senate debate of 2024, Kari Lake kept her responses within a degree of the border while Ruben Gallego tracked back to his legislative record.
CD6 candidates debate abortion, border policy and personal barbs
The Democratic candidate for Congressional District 6, Kirsten Engel, said she is totally behind a ballot proposal to enshrine the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution. During a debate […]
Voter decisions on propositions are nearly permanent, thanks to Voter Protection Act
Every measure on the 2024 ballot comes with a word of warning: Make sure this is what you really want to do. The reason? They are pretty much permanent. The […]
Expected Pinal County ruling could affect how many ballots are rejected in Arizona’s November election
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. A Pinal County judge is set […]
State universities deny claim Harris campaign improperly obtained student data
The state’s three universities say the head of the Senate Government Committee is off base with his claims they are illegally selling data about their students. Representatives of the schools, […]
Donald Trump-backed SAVE Act elevates noncitizen voting claims, but experts say it’s rare
WASHINGTON – The threat of a government shutdown thrust noncitizen voting, a long-standing Arizona political flashpoint, into the national spotlight after House Speaker Mike Johnson paired the government funding package […]
