Attorneys argue whether to change how appellate judges are elected
A bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the Court of Appeals are elected drew a skeptical response Monday from a trial judge who is hearing the case.
Arizona’s political community reacts to President Biden dropping out of race
The Sunday announcement by Joe Biden that he was not running for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris produced a flurry of reaction on social media from Arizona politicians, elected officials and groups.
Gallego continues to far outraise, outspend Lake for Senate
Gallego, currently a member of Congress, continues to keep a hearty lead, raising more in the last quarter than Lake has raised cumulatively over the entire election cycle.
Abortion rights campaign raises more than $10M
A group that is behind a ballot proposition that would enshrine abortion rights into the state’s Constitution raked in over $10 million dollars in the last quarter, setting them far ahead of their opposition.
Controversy surrounds LD7 House candidate in crowded race
Several Republicans have spoken out against a Republican candidate running for the state House of Representatives in the most crowded legislative race after he was accused of lying about his military service record.
Meet Democratic candidates for Corporation Commission
Three Democrats are hoping to drastically change the makeup of the Arizona Corporation Commission this November and give the regulatory body a Democratic majority.
CD3 Democrats squabble over big spending outsiders
Heavy outside spending flowed into the Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District in the past weeks, as candidates Raquel Terán and Yassamin Ansari trade barbs about their financial backing.
Pima County sample ballot error weakens voter confidence
Pima County’s distribution of 135,541 sample ballots with an incorrect Election Day date could undermine voter confidence in elections, election law lawyers said.
Conservative group targets non-citizens on voter rolls
A group headed by a former Trump adviser is threatening to sue the state's 15 counties if they don't try to check on whether there are non-citizens on their voter registration rolls.
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden’s presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June, the lowest month of Joe Biden's presidency, according to figures released Monday that provide another window on the impact of a new rule to temporarily suspend asylum.
Inside the private pressure campaign to force hand-counting of Arizona ballots
Republican lawmakers in Arizona privately pressured county leaders across the state to count ballots by hand instead of using machines, according to previously unreported text messages.
Governor calls for end to inflammatory rhetoric – has used it herself
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday that people must "stop inflaming this kind of rhetoric'' to avoid future situations that lead to politicians and public officials being threatened and attacked.